With a marquis speech at the Republican National Convention, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green cheered the nomination of Donald Trump.
But days after an assassination attempt on Trump, she acknowledged a change in tone for the convention.
“Unfortunately, this is also a somber moment for our nation,” Green said. “Two days ago, evil came for the man we admire and love so much. I thank God that His hand was on President Trump.”
Green, a vocal ally of Trump known for bombastic hot takes, had an early speech in the prime time block the first day of the national convention. Current events forced her to take a markedly different tone than her signature style.
That included honoring Corey Comperatore, a retired fire chief killed at the same Pennsylvania rally where a 20-year-old shot Trump. Comperatore shielded his family as shots rang out at the event, according to the Associated Press
“Corey embodied the spirit of America,” Green said. “First, he displayed the ultimate show of love when he shielded his wife and daughter, sacrificing his own life. He reminded America what we must be, a people who will do whatever it takes to defend the people and the nation that we love.
“We will honor Corey’s memory by building the country he wanted, the country he wanted for his children, and a government worthy of the American people.”
From there, Green shifted into more familiar rhetoric, attacking a Washington establishment who “sold us out.” She suggested President Joe Biden and Democrats “promised unity and delivered division.”
She also criticized Biden for issuing a declaration of Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday. Notably, Transgender Visibility Day takes place on March 31 every year while Easter varies each year.
But she used the issue to lean on an overall opposition to gender ideology.
“Let me state this clearly, there are only two genders,” Green said to cheers, “and we are made in God’s image, Amen and we won’t shy away from speaking that simple truth ever.”
