Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slammed for Major Historical Blunder ‘Who Else Does Moron Marge Think Sign the Declaration?’
(Arvin Temkar/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has found herself in hot water after only correctly naming two out of eight individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence. This blunder comes on the heels of her earlier false claim that Donald Trump won Georgia in the 2020 election.
In a recent social media post, Greene attempted to highlight the ages of the Declaration’s signers. “The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was 44 years old, but more than a dozen were 35 or younger: Thomas Jefferson: 33, John Hancock: 39, James Madison: 25, Alexander Hamilton: 21, James Monroe: 18, Aaron Burr: 20, Paul Revere: 41, George Washington: 44,” she wrote.
However, Greene was quickly hit with a fact-check from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The fact-check clarified, “James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, Aaron Burr, Paul Revere, and George Washington were not signers of the Declaration of Independence.”
Social media users didn’t hesitate to correct the representative and express their disbelief. @JoJoFromJerz mocked Greene, saying, “Ok — who else does moron Marge think signed the Declaration of Independence? The best answer is a free peach tree dish. Go!” Travis Akers pointed out the significant error, stating, “6 of these 8 men did not sign the Declaration of Independence.”
User @lisa_liberal reminded everyone of Greene’s position, saying, “Keep in mind ladies and gentlemen. That Marjorie Taylor Greene is a U.S. Representative. Whose salary is paid for by taxpayers.” She added a pointed criticism: “STOP ELECTING STUPID PEOPLE.”
Another user, @MamaSissieSays, who is reportedly a retired government teacher, commented on Greene’s historical inaccuracies and additional claims. “Marjorie Taylor Greene being completely wrong about history (AGAIN) aside… Claiming that the average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 44 is NOT a flex when the Founders’ life expectancy was only 64 years.”
Greene’s latest misstep underscores the scrutiny and criticism she faces, particularly regarding her grasp of historical facts. As public reactions continue to flood in, her role and statements as a U.S. Representative are being questioned more intensely than ever. This incident highlights the importance of accuracy and accountability in public office, especially concerning historical knowledge and the dissemination of factual information.
