Americano What's going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene?
Nov 25, 2025
Aidan McLaughlin, a political journalist and Washington correspondent for Vanity Fair, dives into his intriguing interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene. They discuss her surprising resignation and fallout with Trump. Aidan clarifies Greene’s controversial past and her shifting perspectives on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Gaza. Their conversation touches on the media's fascination with political converts and speculates on Greene’s potential future in politics. Will she lay low or aim for a comeback? Tune in for an insightful analysis!
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From Fringe Firebrand To Moderate Tone
- Marjorie Taylor Greene shifted from extreme MAGA boosterism to a more moderate tone on issues like the economy and healthcare.
- Aidan McLaughlin sees this as a notable sea change that warranted asking what caused her transformation.
Space Lasers Was A Headline, Not A Quote
- Marjorie Taylor Greene told Aidan she never literally said 'Jewish space lasers' and corrected the record on that phrase.
- McLaughlin confirms her comments were misreported into a headline that simplified a conspiratorial claim.
Extremist Record Predates Recent Moderation
- Greene has a long record of extreme rhetoric and QAnon-adjacent activity that led to her being stripped of committee assignments.
- Aidan McLaughlin argues we shouldn't downplay her prior far-right behavior despite recent moderation.