US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy during a recent appearance on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher by suggesting that extraterrestrial beings, or aliens, could be considered demons.
The far-right Georgia representative, who has gained some fans among Democrats for her willingness to break with Republicans on certain issues, made the bizarre remarks while discussing various conspiracy theories and her views on healthcare, Gaza, and other topics. When asked by Maher if she believed in demons, Greene confidently replied that she was a "Bible-believing Christian" and thought they could be "fallen angels," which she equated to aliens.
Greene's comments were met with skepticism from fellow guest Michael Moynihan, who said he disagreed with her views. The congresswoman had previously made headlines for posting an antisemitic conspiracy theory online, suggesting that wildfires in California were sparked by a laser beam from space controlled by the Rothschild banking dynasty.
During the appearance on Maher's show, Greene claimed to have been unaware of the Jewish heritage of the Rothschild family, despite having posted about it on social media months before joining Congress. She apologized for her earlier ignorance, stating that she had "no idea" and now understands that the Rothschilds are indeed Jewish.
The exchange left many questioning Greene's level of knowledge about certain topics and her willingness to acknowledge and learn from past mistakes. While some have praised her for being willing to break with party lines on certain issues, others see her comments as further evidence of her extremist views and lack of nuance.
The far-right Georgia representative, who has gained some fans among Democrats for her willingness to break with Republicans on certain issues, made the bizarre remarks while discussing various conspiracy theories and her views on healthcare, Gaza, and other topics. When asked by Maher if she believed in demons, Greene confidently replied that she was a "Bible-believing Christian" and thought they could be "fallen angels," which she equated to aliens.
Greene's comments were met with skepticism from fellow guest Michael Moynihan, who said he disagreed with her views. The congresswoman had previously made headlines for posting an antisemitic conspiracy theory online, suggesting that wildfires in California were sparked by a laser beam from space controlled by the Rothschild banking dynasty.
During the appearance on Maher's show, Greene claimed to have been unaware of the Jewish heritage of the Rothschild family, despite having posted about it on social media months before joining Congress. She apologized for her earlier ignorance, stating that she had "no idea" and now understands that the Rothschilds are indeed Jewish.
The exchange left many questioning Greene's level of knowledge about certain topics and her willingness to acknowledge and learn from past mistakes. While some have praised her for being willing to break with party lines on certain issues, others see her comments as further evidence of her extremist views and lack of nuance.
this is so wild! The way she just blurs the line between aliens and demons, it's like she's playing with fire 
and I don't think that's going to end well for her. And what's up with her apology? It feels kinda insincere 
. I mean, if you're gonna say you were clueless, own it, don't just do a half-hearted apology 
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! Like, isn't it crazy that she thinks aliens could be demons? 
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie or something... I mean, I know some people think there's life beyond our planet, but demons? That's just wild talk 
. And what's with the Rothschild thing? Like, isn't it weird that she was ignorant about her own online posts before joining Congress? 
It raises questions about her knowledge and critical thinking skills. I get that she wants to break party lines on some issues, but does she really have to spread misinformation like that? 
. Can we just stick to facts and reality, you know? 
. You can't just apologize for your ignorance and expect everyone to trust you all of a sudden 
. It's like she's trying to rewrite her own history book 
. I think we need more critical thinking from our politicians, less sensationalizing and name-dropping 
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... I wonder if they have any good deals going on?
I mean, I get it, she's trying to stir up controversy, but does she really think we're that gullible? And what's with her constant flip-flopping? One minute she's all for healthcare reform, the next minute she's spouting off about demons and aliens. It's like she can't even be bothered to keep a straight story 
. And honestly, who is she kidding when it comes to learning from past mistakes? She's been spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories left and right, and now she's just apologizing for being ignorant? 
(just kidding, kinda). Seriously though, it's like she's trying to spin a narrative that makes her seem more open-minded and willing to learn... but let's be real, we've all seen her tweets from back in the day 
. Can't say I'm buying it just yet 
. I mean, I'm all for free speech and all that, but come on, if you're gonna spout some conspiracy nonsense, at least have the decency to fact-check yourself first 
Anyway, I do feel bad for Maher and Moynihan who had to sit there and deal with her antics 
Greene has already made enough headlines with those antisemitic conspiracy theories and now she's trying to spin them as a mistake? Come on, girl! Take some responsibility for your own words. I'm all for being willing to break the mold and challenge party lines, but this just feels like a slippery slope to me. Can't we focus on actual problems instead of chasing after aliens and demons? 
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. It just shows how out of touch she is with reality, in my opinion 
That's just crazy talk! And I'm not buying the whole "I was unaware" thing 
. And don't even get me started on the whole Rothschild thing - she basically admitted she had no idea about basic history and then apologized for it... like, months after posting those antisemitic conspiracy theories online 
. We need leaders who can have nuanced conversations and actually learn from their mistakes, not ones who just regurgitate crazy theories 
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?? she literally thinks aliens are demons like that's a thing now 
But still, I guess you have to respect her for being bold and speaking her mind. Even if it is kinda crazy sometimes...