Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.
PeterS wrote:
Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose g... (
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Peter, Peter.....
You people on the left look for any scrap of information to discredit MTG and conservatives in general, whether or not it has any CREDIBILTY!
Your headline says "Lawyers Say Text Shows Marjorie Taylor Greene Lied Under Oath in 1*6 Probe".
What you don't say is that the lawyers you refer to are
Lawyers for a left of center advocacy group called "Free Speech for People". If the Lawyers for an accused murderer claimed their client was innocent, and the myriad of witnesses claiming his
guilt lied, how much credibility would you give that claim? (strike that.... I don't mean you, I mean any other average person)
If you read the basis for their claim, it is bogus and not even worth attempting to refute.
PeterS wrote:
Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose g... (
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Says she "can't remember", try to "prove" otherwise.
What's the matter, is that defense reserved excluisvely for Democrats?
Your perpetual whining about MTG only makes her stronger, and you whimpier.
PeterS wrote:
Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose g... (
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You can always declare that she's a witch and have her burned at the stake.
I prescribe that same treatment for q***rs, t******s, hood rats and Democrats.
Wolf counselor wrote:
You can always declare that she's a witch and have her burned at the stake.
I prescribe that same treatment for q***rs, t******s, hood rats and Democrats.
Wouldn't that pollute the atmosphere?
PeterS wrote:
Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose g... (
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You'll believe anything that undermines conservatives, PeterS. You're as surprising as the sun rising in the east.
crazylibertarian wrote:
You'll believe anything that undermines conservatives, PeterS. You're as surprising as the sun rising in the east.
Calling her a conservative is very insulting to conservatives.
Tiptop789 wrote:
Wouldn't that pollute the atmosphere?
Not as much as the bulls**t they put out while alive. Besides, if we can scrub coal, we can scrub Progressive crap.
Tiptop789 wrote:
Calling her a conservative is very insulting to conservatives.
How would you know? You have to know something about Conservatives first. You should read up on it, or have someone read it to you and explain the big words.
PeterS wrote:
Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose goal was clearly an i**********n (just look at the video) now claim virginal innocence in an effort to avoid any form of responsibility? Don't Conservatives p***e themselves in taking individual responsibility for their actions? So what's with Green and all other Republicans who are doing everything possible to avoid taking any form of responsibility for their actions on January the 6th?
Well, here's their chance to stand up and show the country what individual responsibility means!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawyers-say-text-shows-marjorie-taylor-greene-lied-under-oath-in-1-6-probe/ar-AAWLgBN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a3716b98ebc942f78206db032577618cLawyers for a group seeking to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-e******n say a recently disclosed text message shows the Republican representative gave false testimony during a hearing over whether she supported last year's i**********n, but Greene's attorney called the allegation "preposterous."
A motion filed this week by lawyers for advocacy group Free Speech For People asks a Georgia administrative law judge to include a recently released text message that reportedly shows Greene discussing martial law to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. The group argues the text undermines Greene's credibility as she fights a legal challenge that could end her political career.
The motion centers on a January 17, 2021, text message reportedly sent by Greene to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The text is one of thousands that show Trump allies lobbying Meadows to keep the president in office after losing the 2020 e******n.
"In our private chat with only Members, several are saying the only way to save our Republic is for Trump to call for Marshall [sic] law," Greene reportedly wrote in the text. "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him. They stole this e******n. We all know. They will destroy our country next. Please tell him to declassify as much as possible so we can go after Biden and anyone else!"
Lawyers from Free Speech For People argue in their filing that the text contradicts Greene's testimony last week that she did not remember discussing martial law with anyone.
"This text with President Trump's Chief of Staff makes her testimony even more incredible because it seems like the kind of message with the kind of recipient that a reasonable person testifying t***hfully would remember," reads the filing.
The filing further argues the text shows Greene continued "fighting against the peaceful t******r of p***r by advocating extra-legal means" 11 days after the i**********n.
James Bopp, Greene's attorney, told Newsweek in an interview that the disclosed text reinforces rather than hurts Greene's credibility. He also said the arguments by lawyers from Free Speech For People are factually false.
"That's just a preposterous, vicious, d********g lie," said Bopp of the filing. "Gosh, I've been practicing a long time and I've never seen this go on in any case"
Bopp pointed out that Greene said she didn't recall when asked during her testimony if she specifically ever pushed Trump to impose martial law. Instead, the texts were reportedly sent to Meadows, so it makes sense Greene wouldn't recall, he said.
Focusing on the wording of the text, Bopp said Greene was merely reporting to Meadows a conversation between members of Congress and not advocating anything. He stressed how Greene said in the reported text, "I don't know on those things. I just wanted you to tell him."
"She is distancing herself, disclaiming it, making a perfectly neutral statement here," Bopp said.
John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech For People, pushed back on Bopp's description. He told Newsweek in an interview that Greene was asked about if she discussed martial law with Meadows and members of Congress and the text contradicts her answer.
"It's not credible to talk about imposing martial law and not remember," he said.
Bonifaz pointed to how Greene repeatedly said she couldn't remember in response to questions about her previous statements and social media posts during last week's hearing.
"If the judge finds she's not a credible witness, that goes to the heart of the matter," said Bonifaz.
On Thursday, Greene said during an exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta that she doesn't know if the text message was actually written by her.
Bonifaz said there is no reason to believe the text message is fabricated. He said the House committee investigating the J****** 6 i**********n has the text and he expects it to come out in a hearing in June.
"I think she is going to be digging herself a bigger hole if she claims [it is] fabricated," said Bonifaz.
Lawyers from Free Speech For People earlier brought a legal challenge against the firebrand freshman Republican, arguing she played an active role in instigating the i**********n of J****** 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The lawyers, representing Georgia v**ers, argue Greene should be kept off the b****t because a post-Civil War clause to the Constitution bars i**********nists from office.
Following last week's administrative hearing, Judge Charles Beaudrot is expected to make a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding whether Greene should remain on the 2022 b****t.
Newsweek has reached out to Free Speech For People for comment.Why is it, when we have MAGA Conservatives whose g... (
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