{"id":1946395,"date":"2023-06-14T04:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-has-a-plan-to-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T04:24:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:24:43","slug":"mtg-has-a-plan-to-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-has-a-plan-to-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel\/","title":{"rendered":"MTG&#8217;s plan to combat Trump&#8217;s indictment: defund Special Counsel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmtg-has-a-plan-to-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1946395&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants to Defund Special Counsel Jack Smith<\/h2>\n<p>Disgusted at watching vast sums of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americas-avengers\/\" title=\"America\u2019s Avengers\">taxpayer dollars spent<\/a> on prosecutions she believes are political, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia wants to drain the swamp of funds that support special counsel Jack Smith.<\/p>\n<p>Smith was named last fall to oversee the Justice Department\u2019s investigation and ultimate prosecution of former President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents. He also was given carte blanche to investigate whether there was obstruction of justice in connection with the Capitol incursion on Jan. 6, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Although Smith has secured a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-trump-indictment-unsealed-worse-initially-reported\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">37-count criminal indictment<\/a> against Trump in the documents case and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-has-a-plan-to-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel\/\" title=\"MTG's plan to combat Trump's indictment: defund Special Counsel.\">current federal fiscal year\u2019<\/a>s budget has long been approved, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mtg-dumbfounded-house-gop-colleagues-wont-joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greene<\/a> said it was never too late to fight back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis morning, I\u2019m writing an appropriations rider to DEFUND Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s office and entire investigation,\u201d she posted Monday on Twitter. \u201cI will not vote for ANY appropriations bill to fund the weaponization of government. I hope every one of my Republican colleagues will join me.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This morning, I\u2019m writing an appropriations rider to DEFUND Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s office and entire investigation.<\/p>\n<p>I will not vote for ANY appropriations bill to fund the weaponization of government.<\/p>\n<p>I hope every one of my Republican colleagues will join me.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMTG\/status\/1668294795100401677?\">June 12, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In another tweet, the congresswoman said, \u201cWe have to use the power of appropriations to stop the weaponization of government. I\u2019m introducing an appropriations rider to DEFUND Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s office and entire investigation. Where are the investigations into true criminals like Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton?\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We have to use the power of appropriations to stop the weaponization of government.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m introducing an appropriations rider to DEFUND Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s office and entire investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Where are the investigations into true criminals like Joe Biden and Hillary\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OYfsGmCfrB\">pic.twitter.com\/OYfsGmCfrB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMTG\/status\/1668326394776911878?\">June 12, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>That was accompanied by a video of Greene speaking on the House floor Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, I\u2019d like to announce that I\u2019m writing an appropriations rider to defund Jack Smith, special counsel, his office and the investigation,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is a weaponized government attempt to take down the top political enemy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kenyan-ministers-rally-around-metas-facebook-after-watchdogs-ultimatum\/\" title=\"Kenyan ministers rally around Meta\u2019s Facebook after watchdog\u2019s ultimatum\">leading presidential candidate<\/a> of the United States, Donald J. Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Should Jack Smith\u2019s investigation be defunded?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"yes\">Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"no\">No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 99%\">\n\t\t\tYes: <b>99%<\/b> (1194 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 1%\">\n\t\t\tNo: <b>1%<\/b> (12 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Join the Fight Against Weaponized Government<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is taking a stand against the weaponization of government and is calling on her Republican colleagues to join her. She is introducing an appropriations rider to defund Special Counsel Jack Smith\u2019s office and entire investigation. Do you agree with her? Cast your vote in the poll above and let your voice be heard.<\/p>\n<h2>Republican Lawmaker Proposes Funding Cut to Stop &#8220;Weaponization of Government&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has proposed using the power of appropriations to stop the &#8220;weaponization of government&#8221; for political purposes. Greene&#8217;s proposal comes as former President Donald Trump faces indictment by special counsel John Smith for his alleged role in the January 6th Capitol riot.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, who was appointed in November, will be given his own budget and staff to support his work. The cost of special counsel Robert Mueller&#8217;s investigation into allegations of collusion between Trump&#8217;s 2016 campaign and Russia was $32 million.<\/p>\n<p>Greene&#8217;s proposal has drawn support from fellow Republicans, including Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who tweeted, &#8220;ENDORSE!!!!!! This must happen.&#8221; James Bradley, a former GOP Senate candidate in California, praised Greene for her efforts to fight back against the Biden administration&#8217;s &#8220;hostile takeover of America.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While some have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of Greene&#8217;s proposal, others have celebrated her creativity and called for Republicans to push back against Democrats with equal force.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I don\u2019t know if this will work, but I celebrate the creativity of this initiative!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Details of Greene&#8217;s Proposal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use appropriations to stop the &#8220;weaponization of government&#8221; for political purposes<\/li>\n<li>Referenced former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton&#8217;s email scandal and classified documents found in President Joe Biden&#8217;s garage<\/li>\n<li>Support from fellow Republicans, including Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida<\/li>\n<li>Drawn criticism and skepticism from some<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite the mixed reactions, Greene&#8217;s proposal highlights the ongoing political divide in the United States and the lengths to which some lawmakers are willing to go to fight back against their opponents.<\/p>\n<h2>Republicans Need to Get Creative and Fight Back Against Democrat Rat Finks<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We need Republicans to get every bit as creative as the Democrat Rat Finks &#038; shove back twice as hard!<\/p>\n<p>Defund the politically corrupt Biden prosecutors! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Unb0KhMvcg\">https:\/\/t.co\/Unb0KhMvcg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Daniel F. Baranowski (@DFBHarvard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DFBHarvard\/status\/1668426016656596993?\">June 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It&#8217;s time for Republicans to step up and fight back against the corrupt tactics of the Democrats. We need to be just as creative and relentless in our efforts to defend our values and our country. As Daniel F. Baranowski tweeted, we need to defund the politically corrupt Biden prosecutors. Let&#8217;s make our voices heard and demand accountability.<\/p>\n<h3>Hold the Biden DOJ Accountable by Defunding Their Efforts<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congress can and should hold the Biden DOJ accountable by defunding their efforts during the appropriations process, executing the Holman Rule to remove and defund corrupt officials, and conducting oversight on its baseless investigations.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAndyBiggsAZ\/status\/1667890349501448192?\">June 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona has a plan to hold the Biden DOJ accountable. He suggests that Congress should defund their efforts during the appropriations process, execute the Holman Rule to remove and defund corrupt officials, and conduct oversight on its baseless investigations. It might be too late to choke off funding for an investigation that has already filed charges, but we can prevent future waste by using the budget wisely.<\/p>\n<h3>MTG Has a Plan to Fight Donald Trump&#8217;s Indictment: Defund Special Counsel<\/h3>\n<p>According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mtg-plan-fight-donald-trumps-indictment-defund-special-counsel\/\">The Western Journal<\/a>, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has a plan to fight Donald Trump&#8217;s indictment. She suggests defunding the special counsel. It&#8217;s time for Republicans to take action and fight back against the Democrats&#8217; corrupt tactics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia aims to cut funds supporting special counsel Jack Smith, who oversees the Justice Department&#8217;s investigation and prosecution of former President Donald Trump. 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