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Greene Defends Trump Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

11/1/2025

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump on Real Time with Bill Maher, saying she has always supported him.
She expressed frustration with Congress over healthcare issues and the lack of policy proposals from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The government shutdown began on October 1, leaving 670,000 federal employees furloughed.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump on Real Time with Bill Maher, saying she has always supported him.
She expressed frustration with Congress over healthcare issues and the lack of policy proposals from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The government shutdown began on October 1, leaving 670,000 federal employees furloughed.