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Mitch McConnell says conspiracy theories are cancer for Republicans
Party divide deepens as House of Representatives considers kicking out controversial congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Greene claimed some school shootings were faked
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Top US Senate Republican Mitch McConnell launched a scathing criticism of conspiracy theories, describing them as a cancer to the country and the Republican brand.
In a thinly veiled attack on QAnon-supporting Georgia congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mr McConnell issued a withering condemnation of what he described as “loony lies” on Monday.
Pressure is mounting on the party leadership to discipline – or even disown – Ms Greene, an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, who has pushed an array of bizarre conspiracy theories, including that school shootings had been faked and the 2018 California wildfires were started by a space laser operated by the Rothschild family.
Associated Press
WASHINGTON –Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell denounced newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
“Somebody who’s suggested that perhaps no airplane hit the Pentagon on 9/11, that horrifying school shootings were pre-staged, and that the Clintons crashed JFK Jr.’s airplane is not living in reality,” said McConnell, R-Ky.
“This has nothing to do with the challenges facing American families or the robust debates on substance that can strengthen our party.”
The statement comes as House Democrats are mounting an effort to formally rebuke Greene, who has a history of making racist remarks, embracing conspiracy theories and endorsing violence directed at Democrats. It also puts pressure on House Republican leaders to discipline her.
Democrats are also planning a resolution that would strip Greene of assignments on the House education and budget committees if Republicans don't step in.