Marjorie Taylor Greene confirms that Hakeem Jeffries is not a businesswoman!

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent comments about her new role as the head of the newly formed subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have certainly made waves — though perhaps not for the reasons she might hope. In an appearance on Victory News, she responded to criticism from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who mocked her competency for the job. Greene, ever the fiery speaker, swiftly turned the tables, claiming Jeffries was to blame for the Democrats’ electoral losses and touting her “successful” background in the construction business as proof that she’s well-qualified for this position.

But the assertion that her construction background will equip her to tackle waste, fraud, and abuse in the government is, to say the least, questionable. The skill sets required for running a business — even one in construction — don’t exactly translate seamlessly into overseeing a government agency or subcommittee. Yet, Greene boldly proclaimed, “I’m also a businesswoman, he’s not,” implying her entrepreneurial experience gives her an edge over Jeffries, a seasoned politician. That bold proclamation, however, didn’t seem to clear up the confusion regarding her qualifications for the role.

Greene’s comments didn’t stop there, as she took to Twitter and made an unexpected leap into Shakespearean territory with a bizarre, vaguely threatening remark directed at House Speaker Mike Johnson. She compared Johnson’s suggestion of a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown to a “lump of coal,” further mixing metaphors and threats in a way that would make even the Bard raise an eyebrow. This chaotic approach to governance — mixing drama with empty threats and a general disregard for pragmatic policymaking — sums up Greene’s tenure in office.

Greene, who has gained attention for her controversial views and social media antics, has done little to show she’s capable of handling responsibilities beyond drama and grandstanding. Her new role, at least as it’s been presented so far, seems more like a play for attention than an actual attempt to improve the government. If her leadership of the DOGE committee is anything like her past performance, it could very well lead to chaos and confusion rather than meaningful change. So, indeed, beware the Ides of Marjorie — it seems that chaos is her specialty.

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