U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview Thursday on CNN, calling on her party to fully fund the government. . .

“It shouldn’t be something we dangle — the American people or military pay — we shouldn’t be dangling it in front of them,” Greene said.

The Georgia congresswoman said she opposes a short-term funding bill and instead wants Congress to pass a full appropriations package, which she called its constitutional duty.

“I am a Republican and I support the President, so I voted for the continuing resolution,” Greene said. “I want to pass our appropriates. That’s our constitutional duty.” . . .

“We control the House. We control the Senate. We control the White House. I’ve been vocal saying you can use the ‘nuclear option’ in the Senate,” Greene said. “This doesn’t have to be a shutdown.” (Read more from “MTG Blames GOP Leadership for Shutdown” HERE)

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Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed deep concern this week over what she described as a “startling” collapse of traditional milestones for young Americans — namely marriage and homeownership — warning that an entire generation may be missing out on the foundation of the American Dream.

The Republican lawmaker, who is also a mother of three adult sons aged 22, 25, and 27, took to social media to voice her frustration following the early adjournment of House business by Speaker Mike Johnson. The session was reportedly cut short in part to avoid a floor vote on a bipartisan resolution to unseal documents related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Greene, a co-sponsor of the measure seeking the release of the so-called “Epstein Files,” criticized the decision to leave Capitol Hill early, calling it another example of “political gamesmanship” taking precedence over issues that impact American families.

“I’m fighting for my kids and their entire generation. Their future is all that matters to me,” Greene posted on X (formerly Twitter).

I think this is one of the most startling and tragic statistics I have seen.

Only 12% of 30 year olds are married and own a home.

Marriage, family, and home ownership are the ultimate trifecta of security and happiness.

I hope this trajectory can be reversed. pic.twitter.com/lrE3ROxZhX

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) August 3, 2025

As part of her ongoing advocacy for what she calls “real American priorities,” Greene posted a dramatic chart showing a steep drop in the number of 30-year-olds who are both married and own a home — from more than 50% in the 1950s and 60s to just 12% projected for 2025.

“This is one of the most tragic and eye-opening statistics I’ve seen,” she wrote. “Marriage, family, and homeownership are the ultimate trifecta of stability and happiness. I hope we can reverse this downward trend.”

The graph underscores a growing concern among conservatives and some economists who point to rising housing costs, inflation, student debt, and cultural shifts as contributing factors to young adults delaying — or entirely forgoing — marriage and buying property.

Greene’s remarks reflect broader frustrations among many Americans who feel the promise of upward mobility has dimmed for their children, despite technological advances and a booming financial sector. Critics argue that the current economic framework has increasingly locked out younger generations from attaining the same quality of life their parents and grandparents enjoyed.

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