Marjorie Taylor Greene's false claim of Pope's death sparks backlash
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman, sparked a storm on social media by erroneously celebrating the death of Pope Francis. Her post on the X platform received sharp criticism.
What do you need to know?
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, an American congresswoman, published a controversial post on the X platform in which she mistakenly celebrated the death of Pope Francis.
- Her words triggered a wave of criticism among users who accused her of a lack of respect and hypocrisy.
- Greene herself declares that she is a Christian.
Why did Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrate the supposed death of the Pope?
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a loyal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, published a post on her X platform account in which she expressed joy over the false news of Pope Francis' death.
In a post on her profile followed by 1.5 million people, she wrote: "Today there were major shifts in global leaderships. Evil is being defeated by the hand of God."
How did social media users react?
Greene's post received an immediate reaction from users of the X platform. One commenter described its author as "a disgrace to America," while another directly addressed her with the words: "How can you live with all that hate in your heart?" Another user of the X platform wondered how one could call oneself a Christian and at the same time "dance on a man's grave."
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims to be a Christian
Greene, who often posts controversial content on her profile, apparently has no intention of deleting the post or explaining it. As a loyal supporter of Trump's policies, she did not hold affection for the Pope, who clearly had different views on migration and guns compared to her political ideals.
Interestingly, Greene herself declares that she's a Christian. On Sunday, on the same platform, she posted an image of Jesus with the comment: "I hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter. He is risen and we are forgiven."
