Greene under fire for celebrating Pope's death on social media
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman, sparked outrage on social media by celebrating the death of Pope Francis. Her post on the X platform received sharp criticism.
What you need to know?
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, an American congresswoman, published a controversial post on the X platform, celebrating the death of Pope Francis.
- Her remarks triggered a wave of criticism, with users accusing her of disrespect and hypocrisy.
- Greene identifies as a Christian.
Why did Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrate the Pope's death?
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a loyal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, posted on her X platform account expressing joy over the death of Pope Francis.
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 drew an immediate reaction from X platform users. One commenter described her as "a disgrace to America," while another directly questioned, "How can you live with all that hate in your heart?" Another user wondered how someone could call themselves a Christian and "dance on a man's grave."
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims to be a Christian
Greene, who frequently posts controversial content, does not seem inclined to delete or explain the post. As a staunch supporter of Trump's policies, she did not share affection for the Pope, who held differing views on migration and guns compared to her political ideals.
Interestingly, Greene declares herself a Christian. On Sunday, she posted an image of Jesus on the same platform, with the comment: "I hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter. He is risen and we are all forgiven."
