‘Trump has become a curse to Republican candidates’: Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back at POTUS over Georgia funding threat

President Trump Holds Rally For Michigan Republican Candidates In Port Huron - Source: Getty
President Trump Holds Rally For Michigan Republican Candidates In Port Huron - Source: Getty

On October 25, Marjorie Taylor Greene reacted after Trump threatened Georgia with withholding funds if Mike Collins isn’t elected. Earlier, on October 24, the president’s midterm rally was held in Perry, Georgia.

While addressing the public, the POTUS emphasized the president’s power, stating that he will promptly respond to funding requests made by Mike Collins but can ignore those from other candidates. He also mentioned how easily Collins can reach the president compared to any other candidate. Trump said:

“There's a big difference when a president has a lot of power. A big difference when he likes the people representing the state, as he could call me. Collins could call me anytime he wants. Mike, how you doing? You better help the farmers. Where are we talking about in Georgia? He doesn't care about the other ones. He called me a lot, and this guy maybe is going to be worse. Jackson made a fortune.”

He continued:

“But these two guys are going to call me. But there's a big difference between that and Peewee Herman calling. Sir Peewee Herman. Tell him I'm not in. I'm not in. But he needs money for Georgia. I don't give a d*mn what he wants. I'm not in. People don’t realize what a big difference it makes.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Trump for his alleged funds threat made at a Georgia rally. She called the president a ‘curse’ to Republican candidates. MTG wrote:

“He has no idea how bad he is doing in GA. And to threaten our state that he would refuse to help the good people of Georgia just because he doesn’t like who calls him shows how much he really doesn’t care. Trump has become a curse to Republican candidates, and it will be worse in ‘28.”

Trump campaigned for his Republican candidates at the rally

The POTUS endorsed his Republican candidates at the Georgia midterm rally. He showed support for Congressman Mike Collins and gubernatorial (governor) nominee Rick Jackson. Mike Collins is the GOP Senate nominee running against Ossoff. During his rally, the president also announced a new Audi manufacturing plant in Macon, Georgia.

For those unaware, the midterm elections will take place on November 3.

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Edited by Shatakshi Gupta