AOC keeps taking shots at everyone in the Trump cabinet.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) recently took aim at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) new role as chair of the House Oversight Committee’s subcommittee on Government Efficiency. Greene’s appointment, part of the GOP’s broader push to overhaul federal operations, comes as part of an initiative to streamline government and reduce waste.
Ocasio-Cortez, in a Twitter post (now X), sarcastically mocked the move, saying it was “absolutely dying” at the idea of Greene working with tech leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, both of whom were selected by President Trump to advise on the creation of the new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). The subcommittee, which will focus on cutting federal spending and eliminating inefficiencies, will work closely with the incoming DOGE team to root out wasteful government spending and promote greater accountability.
“Enjoy, fellas! Very prestigious post you have there,” Ocasio-Cortez quipped, implying that Greene was unqualified for such a significant position. She further derided Greene’s commitment to the job, claiming that the congresswoman “barely shows up and doesn’t do the reading,” describing it as “like giving someone an unplugged controller.”
While Ocasio-Cortez’s comments reflect typical partisan rhetoric, Greene’s supporters are quick to note her qualifications and determination. Greene, who was stripped of her committee assignments in 2021 when Democrats controlled the House due to controversial past comments, has since built a strong following among conservatives. Now, as chair of the new subcommittee, Greene is focused on government efficiency, emphasizing her background in the private sector.
In a response on X, Greene highlighted her experience running a construction business, saying that in the private sector, “if you’re not doing a good job, you get fired.” She pointed out the discrepancy between the private and public sectors, where government employees who fail to perform often keep their jobs, costing taxpayers money. “This is incredibly unfair to the hard-working taxpayers of our country,” Greene said. “And it’s about to change.”
With her new role, Greene is poised to be a major player in pushing for accountability and government reform. As the House Republicans move forward with their agenda to reduce the size of government and cut waste, Greene’s subcommittee will play a central role in holding federal agencies to higher standards, ensuring that they operate efficiently and in the best interests of the American people.
For conservatives, this is a victory in the ongoing battle for smaller government and greater fiscal responsibility.