Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Greene Criticizes GOP Over Shutdown on The View

Published 7 November 2025

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene made a notably civil appearance on ABC's "The View" on Tuesday, November 4, criticizing Republican leadership and male lawmakers for prolonging a record-tying government shutdown now in its 35th day, while calling for women to bridge political divides.

The Georgia Republican, known for her staunch support of former President Donald Trump, sat down with hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin to discuss the federal impasse that has furloughed hundreds of thousands of workers, including air traffic controllers, and threatened programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Greene, representing Georgia's 14th congressional district, emphasized her frustration with Congress's inaction. "The worst thing that I just can't get over is we're not working right now," she said, directing criticism at House Speaker Mike Johnson. "I put that criticism directly on the Speaker of the House. We should be at work."

Greene, who voted to fund the government on September 18, highlighted the shutdown's impact on federal employees and social programs. She noted that she had forgone her paycheck during...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00