Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Statement After Town Hall Protesters Tasered

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she was not intimidated by protesters who disrupted her town hall event in Georgia on Tuesday, some of whom were tasered by police.

"There's no reason for screaming, yelling, ridiculous outrageous protesting. That disrupts the event for every single person that is there," Greene said, adding they should "handle their business in the voting booth."

She added: "I have the most death threats in Congress. And at times, I have more death threats than even Speaker Johnson. And it shouldn't be that way.

"We just saw Governor Shapiro's mansion attacked with arson. It shouldn't be this way for any elected leader, no matter what the political party they represent."

During the event, two demonstrators were tased and at least another six were removed by police without issue. Three have since been charged.

Why It Matters

Greene is one of only a handful of Congressional Republicans who planned a town hall event during the current two-week recess. It comes weeks after the National Republican Committee chairman advised GOP lawmakers to avoid them or to hold virtual town halls.

A number of Republican lawmakers have been berated by attendees at town hall events in recent months. Most of the protests have focused on President Donald Trump's policies and Elon Musk's sweeping federal cuts, of which Greene has been an ardent supporter.

What To Know

Acworth Police Department described the protests as a "deliberate attempt to disrupt" the event, and accused protesters of trying to put officers "in a no-win situation in front of numerous media outlets."

The department added that "officers were threatened, physically resisted, and harmed in the process" of trying to remove the protesters.

Acworth police said that Johnny Keith Williams, 45, of Dallas; Andrew Russell Nelms, 40, of Atlanta; and Kiyana Davis, 28, of Dallas, were all arrested in connection with the protests. Williams and Nelms were arrested on suspicion of simple battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction. Davis was accused of using vulgar language.

After the event, Greene told reporters she was "very thankful" how police handled the protests, calling the attendees "out of line" and saying "this isn't a political rally or a protest."

"I'm glad they got thrown out. That's exactly what I wanted to see happen," she said.

Greene spent the roughly hour-long event praising Trump's second term, crediting him with lowering border crossings, cutting government waste and seeking a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

But the congresswoman faced a number of tough questions from constituents. One attendee asked: "Why are you such a coward in the face of an obvious fascist takeover?"

Greene hit back: "I've yet to see a fascist gathering, that doesn't exist in the Republican party."

Another attendee asked: "Why is MTG supporting Musk, DOGE and the slashing of Medicaid, Social Security, libraries, and more. This is outrageous."

Greene responded that the constituent had been "brainwashed by the news you're watching," adding that DOGE was simply "removing waste fraud and abuse."

At another point, Greene was booed as she thanked Trump for pardoning the January 6. rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol. She also thanked the president for pardoning anti-abortion activists, saying that he had told her: "That was an easy one."

What People Are Saying

Acworth Police Department said in a post on social media: "We are grateful for those in attendance and those who conducted peaceful protests outside of the facility. The Police Department provided a designated area in proximity to the facility where many people peacefully exercised their constitutionally protected First Amendment rights. It is disappointing that a very small number of people actively worked to create a temporary disruption to what was otherwise a completely peaceful event.

"The City of Acworth will always do two things. One, we will stand behind the men and women that wear the uniform. Second, we will support elected representatives of any and all parties hosting events at our facilities. The purpose of this town hall was for Congresswoman Greene to communicate to her constituents, not to place others in danger."

What Happens Next

The investigation into the three individuals arrested continues.

It is unclear whether Greene will hold another in-person town hall event during recess.