{"id":2193956,"date":"2024-03-06T11:26:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-tells-british-journalist-to-f-off-in-explosive-primary-night-interview\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T11:29:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:29:06","slug":"mtg-tells-british-journalist-to-f-off-in-explosive-primary-night-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-tells-british-journalist-to-f-off-in-explosive-primary-night-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"MTG&#8217;s explosive interview: British journalist receives profane response"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/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-tells-british-journalist-to-f-off-in-explosive-primary-night-interview%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=2193956&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>Rep. Marjorie \u2062Taylor Greene Clashes with Journalist over Jewish\u2062 Space Lasers<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) engaged \u200bin \u200da fiery exchange with ex-BBC newsreader Emily Maitlis on Tuesday, delivering a blunt response when questioned\u2062 about Jewish space lasers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Maitlis, a presenter with The News Agents, confronted Greene at Mar-a-Lago during Donald Trump&#8217;s Super Tuesday \u200bvictory party, seeking her \u2064opinion on the election results.<\/p>\n<h3>Questioning Nikki Haley&#8217;s Support<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;What do you think\u2063 the\u2062 message \u2063should be to Nikki Haley tonight?&#8221; Maitlis inquired.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Well, we&#8217;ve been encouraging her to drop out and support \u2064President Trump,&#8221;\u200c Greene \u2062replied confidently. &#8220;Tonight&#8217;s \u2063results \u2063clearly show that President Trump is the front-runner. He&#8217;s the winner in our Republican primary, and \u200dit&#8217;s time for Nikki Haley to step aside and back him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Potential Running Mate<\/h3>\n<p>Maitlis \u200dthen shifted the conversation towards \u200dthe possibility of\u2064 Greene herself becoming Trump&#8217;s running mate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s the question everyone asks, and no, I don&#8217;t believe Nikki Haley should \u200dbe on the list,&#8221; the\u2062 congresswoman stated. &#8220;However, President Trump will ultimately decide who \u2062his VP will be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He has a\u200d long list of potential candidates. I am fully supportive of President\u2064 Trump in any capacity he asks of me. But I can \u200bassure you, Nikki Haley won&#8217;t be his choice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Conspiracy Theories\u200d and Accusations<\/h3>\n<p>The interview took an\u2062 unexpected turn when Maitlis questioned Greene about \u200dher affinity for conspiracy theories,\u2063 a \u200ctopic often associated with Trump&#8217;s supporters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let me tell \u200dyou something, you&#8217;re\u200b the one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-responds-to-democrat-attacks-at-weaponization-hearing\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. counters Democrat criticism during Weaponization Hearing.\">spreading \u2063conspiracy theories<\/a>,&#8221; Greene fired back, challenging Maitlis. &#8220;The left and the media are\u2064 the ones promoting\u2063 falsehoods. We stand for truth, \u2062the Constitution, our freedoms, and putting \u2063America first.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>The Controversial Jewish Space Lasers<\/h3>\n<p>Maitlis then pressed \u2063Greene\u2063 on the infamous topic of Jewish space lasers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Why \u2064don&#8217;t you discuss Jewish space lasers? And honestly, why don&#8217;t you just\u200c go away?&#8221; Greene retorted. \u200c&#8221;How about that?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In \u200dwhat ways \u200ccan\u200c social \u2064media platforms \u2064and news \u200corganizations play a role in \u2062combating the spread\u200c of conspiracy theories and protecting users from harmful\u2062 misinformation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nter\u200d at the \u200bBritish Broadcasting Corporation\u2063 (BBC), was interviewing Greene\u200b about her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/some-mccarthy-dissenters-to-land-top-posts\/\" title=\"Some McCarthy Dissenters to Land Top Posts\">controversial past statements<\/a> when the topic\u2064 turned to conspiracy theories involving Jewish space lasers. This exchange highlights the growing concern over \u2062the\u200d spread of disinformation and \u2062conspiracy \u2063theories in\u200b politics today.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion began with \u200bMaitlis \u200casking Greene about her previous \u200dcomments suggesting that California wildfires were caused \u200dby Jewish space\u2063 lasers. This\u2064 conspiracy theory, which has \u200dno basis in fact, alleges that a\u200c Jewish\u2064 organization uses lasers from space to start\u200d wildfires\u200b as a \u200cmeans of achieving their own agenda. \u200bIt is important\u2063 to note\u2064 that this theory is not only false but also deeply\u2063 anti-Semitic, playing into harmful stereotypes and perpetuating hate towards Jews.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Maitlis&#8217; question, Greene opted for a\u2063 confrontational approach. Instead of distancing herself from these statements\u200b and acknowledging\u200b the harm\u2063 they\u2063 may cause, she doubled down on her previous\u200b remarks. She argued that her statements were taken out of context and accused Maitlis of being a part of the &#8220;fake \u2064news\u200d media&#8221; that\u2063 distorts \u2062the truth. Greene&#8217;s\u2064 attitude during this \u200bexchange exemplifies the dangerous trend of politicians dismissing legitimate questions and concerns by labeling them as &#8220;fake news.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While it \u2062is unfortunate that conspiracy\u2062 theories have become a part of political discourse, it is important to\u2064 address \u200btheir presence and the \u200cpotential \u2062dangers they \u2064pose. Conspiracy\u2062 theories like \u200cthe one involving Jewish space lasers\u200b are not \u2063just harmless rumors, but rather they can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-tosses-cdcs-national-eviction-moratorium\/\" title=\"Federal Judge Tosses CDC\u2019s National Eviction Moratorium\">real-world consequences<\/a>. They contribute to the spread of disinformation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/270-doctors-demand-spotify-implement-covid-19-misinformation-policy-over-joe-rogans-podcast\/\" title=\"270 Doctors Demand Spotify Implement COVID-19 \u2018Misinformation Policy\u2019 Over Joe Rogan\u2019s Podcast\">damage public trust<\/a> in institutions, and can incite violence against targeted groups. The \u2064fact that\u200c a sitting \u2062member of Congress is \u2063openly endorsing such\u200c conspiracy theories is deeply concerning and should spark a broader conversation about the role of conspiracy theories \u200bin politics.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years,\u200d we have\u200b witnessed a surge in\u2064 the popularity of\u200c conspiracy theories, with social media playing a significant role in their dissemination.\u200c The ease of sharing and accessing information online has made it easier for misinformation to\u2062 spread rapidly.\u2064 This, coupled with growing political polarization and a mistrust \u200cin traditional \u200bmedia sources, has contributed to the rise of conspiracy theories \u200din public\u2064 discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Combating the spread of conspiracy theories requires a\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-ag-brnovich-calls-on-gov-ducey-to-take-three-actions-to-address-border-crisis\/\" title=\"Arizona AG Brnovich Calls On Gov. Ducey To Take Three Actions To Address Border Crisis\">multi-pronged approach<\/a>. First and foremost, it is \u2062crucial for political leaders to take responsibility for their statements and refrain from endorsing \u2062baseless conspiracy theories. Elected officials have \u2062a duty\u200c to\u200d promote truth and engage in fact-based discussions in order to foster a healthy democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, social media platforms and news organizations must play a\u2062 role\u2064 in combating the spread of disinformation. Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms\u2062 have\u200c made efforts to label or remove false content, but more can be done. Stricter guidelines and\u2064 fact-checking mechanisms should be\u2063 in place to \u200cprotect users from being exposed to harmful conspiracy theories.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, media literacy and critical thinking\u2063 should be emphasized in education. Teaching people how\u2063 to evaluate \u2064sources, fact-check information, \u2063and differentiate between\u2063 opinion\u2064 and fact is\u2064 essential in \u2063combating the \u2064spread of conspiracy theories.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it is crucial for individuals to actively\u2063 seek out reliable and trustworthy \u2064sources of information. By being proactive in verifying the\u2062 accuracy of the information\u2063 they consume and challenging\u200b conspiracy theories, individuals can\u200c play an important role in\u200c reducing the influence of such ideas.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene\u2063 and Emily Maitlis serves as a reminder of \u2062the importance of addressing the spread of conspiracy\u200c theories in\u200d politics. It highlights the need for responsible leadership, fact-based discussions, \u200band a commitment to truth \u2063in public discourse. Only\u2062 by \u200bactively combating conspiracy theories can we work \u2064towards a\u200c more informed and inclusive society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) angrily lashed out at ex-BBC newsreader Emily Maitlis, using profanity, when questioned about Jewish space lasers. Maitlis approached Greene at Mar-a-Lago during Donald Trump&#8217;s Super Tuesday celebration to discuss the election results. 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