The GOP is not playing anymore games moving forward.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Republican from Georgia, made waves over the weekend by announcing her intention to challenge sanctuary states and cities over their handling of illegal immigration, as she prepares to chair the new Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee in the House Oversight Committee. This subcommittee will work closely with the recently established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with rooting out government waste and inefficiency—a mission supported by both Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who were appointed by former President Trump to lead the effort.
In an interview with Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Greene emphasized that eliminating government waste will be a primary focus of her new role, claiming that waste is rampant across all federal agencies. “Every single government department, every program, every grant, and contract is riddled with waste,” she stated. As chair of the subcommittee, Greene plans to spearhead investigations into the misuse of taxpayer dollars, with a particular emphasis on sanctuary states and cities, which, according to her, could face severe consequences if they continue to shield illegal immigrants from federal law enforcement.
Greene argued that sanctuary jurisdictions—places like New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco—should not be entitled to federal funding if they are harboring illegal immigrants. She suggested that governors and mayors of these areas should be called before her committee to explain why they deserve taxpayer money while defying federal immigration laws. “If they’re using their resources to protect illegal criminal aliens, then absolutely, those states and cities are at risk of losing federal funds,” Greene affirmed.
This tough stance on illegal immigration is aligned with the priorities of many Republicans, especially as immigration remains a top issue heading into the 2024 election. Former President Trump’s platform, which focuses on mass deportations and strict border enforcement, is mirrored in Greene’s approach to sanctuary cities.
Greene also indicated that the subcommittee will target other areas of government waste, such as funding for “government-run media programs” like NPR and foreign aid programs that fund international projects, including grants for toilets in Africa. While NPR receives minimal federal funding, Greene’s comments reflect a broader push to eliminate government-backed initiatives she deems unnecessary.
In addition to investigating waste, Greene plans to focus on reducing the size of the federal workforce and cutting down on unused federal properties. The goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and to restore accountability to Washington.
With her outspoken criticism of sanctuary cities and federal inefficiency, Greene is positioning herself as a key figure in the ongoing battle over government spending, immigration enforcement, and fiscal responsibility.