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October 8 , 2024
Atlanta - On the solemn anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) found herself at the center of yet another social media storm. The controversial congresswoman posted a tweet that appeared to call for an "all-out war on hummus," likely confusing the popular Middle Eastern dip with Hamas, the Palestinian militant group.
Greene's tweet, which has since been deleted, read: "On this day, we must remember the victims and stand strong. It's time for an all-out war on hummus."
The post quickly went viral, with social media users alternating between disbelief and mockery at the apparent gaffe.
Political commentators and fellow lawmakers were quick to respond to Greene's misguided statement. Many pointed out the unfortunate timing of such a blunder on a day meant for somber reflection.
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) tweeted in response: "Perhaps if Rep. Greene spent less time spreading misinformation and more time learning about global affairs, she wouldn't be declaring war on chickpeas."
This is not the first time Greene has found herself in hot water due to her social media posts. The congresswoman has a history of making inflammatory and often factually incorrect statements.
In January 2022, Greene's personal Twitter account was suspended for repeated violations of the platform's COVID misinformation policy. It was later reinstated in November of the same year.
While some view Greene's latest gaffe as merely embarrassing, others worry about the broader implications of such statements from elected officials. Political analysts suggest that incidents like these could potentially damage the credibility of the Republican Party, especially in matters of foreign policy.
As of press time, Representative Greene has not issued a formal statement addressing the tweet. Her office has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.In the past, Greene has often doubled down on controversial statements, even in the face of significant backlash.
It remains to be seen how she will handle this latest incident.As the nation remembers the tragic events of October 7, Greene's ill-timed and misworded tweet serves as a reminder of the importance of careful and informed communication from public officials, especially on matters of international significance.
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