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Marjorie Taylor Greene Denies ‘Fleeing’ Claim, Blasts Podcaster Benny Johnson

The clash spotlights how viral rumors fuel intramovement attacks.

Overview

  • Greene and right-wing host Benny Johnson traded insults Wednesday on X after he amplified claims about her living abroad and aired accusations against Rep. Thomas Massie.
  • Johnson promoted an unverified claim that Greene fled to a $5 million home in Costa Rica, while she said she sold a house in Rome, Georgia, has another under contract in the state, and is on vacation.
  • Johnson labeled Massie a “pig” while airing an unverified hush-money allegation from a former acquaintance that Massie has denied.
  • Greene called Johnson a “lying scumbag,” accused him of getting paid to push “trending lies,” and referenced other rumors about him without offering evidence.
  • Johnson said he covers trending topics and accused Greene of turning on the MAGA movement, a rift that could shape reactions ahead of Massie’s primary.