Jimmy Kimmel addressed Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation from Congress by applauding the Georgia representative’s decision and inviting her to feel “at home” in “reality.”
During Monday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, the comedian commented on Greene’s big news, which she posted on social media Friday night.
“There’s going to be one less puddle of sweat on the congressional gymnasium floor mat,” Kimmel joked, “because Marjorie Taylor Greene, yet another Trump superfan, is learning that loyalty to him only goes one way.”
After playing a clip from her resignation video, in which a Christmas tree sits behind her, Kimmel joked, “I have to say, this woman is under attack from all sides right now — somehow she still had time to put up her Christmas tree.” [it’s] not even Thanksgiving.
He continued: “She says Congress is beholden to the super rich and ignores the needs of ordinary Americans. She says her party has no plan for health care and that Jeffrey Epstein’s records are not a hoax like the president claims. To which I respond: “Welcome to reality Marj. We are happy to have you here. Make yourself at home. Please feel free to check out our science wing while you have the chance.'”
Before moving on, Kimmel joked that “Congress’s loss is Love Island’s gain,” suggesting the politician should appear on the popular dating show.
Kimmel’s comment comes days after Greene announced her intention to resign in January. In her speech, Greene took aim at Trump, who had previously rescinded his support for her.
Not only did she note that “loyalty should be a two-way street,” she also said her Republican peers “should be able to vote our conscience and represent the interests of our district because our job is literally: ‘Representative.’
Trump responded to her decision by calling her “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown” on Truth Social. However, he added: “I will always appreciate Marjorie and thank her for her service to our country. »
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.
