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Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces Backlash Over ‘Defeating Evil’ Post Following Pope’s Death
By Jake Beardslee · April 23, 2025
Greene Faces Criticism Over Post Interpreted as Targeting Pope
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is facing criticism after sharing a social media post that some interpreted as celebrating the death of Pope Francis. The post, published on the platform X (formerly Twitter), drew widespread condemnation from both religious and secular audiences, although Greene has not explicitly referenced the Pope by name. Mike Desisti-USA TODAY
‘Defeating Evil’ Remark Follows News of Pope Francis’ Death
In her post to more than 1.5 million followers, Greene wrote in a post on X, "Today, there were major shifts in global leaderships. Evil is being defeated by the hand of God." While she did not clarify who the statement was aimed at, the timing of the post—following reports of the Pope’s death—led many to interpret it as a direct reference. Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Social Media Users Slam Greene’s Tone
The reaction was swift. Users on the platform questioned the tone and intent behind the message, with one calling Greene "a disgrace to America," and another asking, "How can you live with all that hate in your heart?" Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
Greene’s Political and Religious Views Often at Odds With Pope’s
Greene, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, is no stranger to controversy. She has frequently criticized public figures with opposing political or religious views. Pope Francis, whose positions on immigration and gun reform often diverged from Greene’s, had not been a figure she expressed support for. Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images