Marjorie Taylor Greene is pushing for Elon Musk to become Speaker of the House. In an urgent email to her constituents, Greene asked for feedback on Musk’s potential nomination.
The email outlined her reasons for supporting Musk, citing his success in business and his ability to stand up to what she calls “government overreach.”
Key Terms: Constituents– The residents or voters in a particular district, area, or community who are represented by an elected official. These individuals are the primary audience and stakeholders for the official’s decisions, actions, and communications.
Who Made it Happen: Greene, a Republican congresswoman known for her controversial statements, took to email and social media to promote the idea. She has also called for her supporters to voice their opinions on the matter. Greene has positioned herself as one of Musk’s most vocal political allies. Republican Senator Rand Paul also supports the idea of Musk as speaker.
Why This Should Catch Your Attention: The Constitution does not require the Speaker of the House to be a sitting member of Congress, but it does raise questions about practicality and precedent.
Critics argue that Musk’s lack of political experience could hinder his ability to navigate the legislative process. Greene’s endorsement reflects ongoing fractures in the Republican Party, with some pushing for unconventional candidates.
The move to make Musk Speaker comes after Musk and Trump pushed Republicans to vote to eliminate the debt ceiling — a measure that both failed and fractured the Republican party.
Why Musk Cannot Serve as President: While the Constitution allows anyone to be Speaker, Musk, who was born in South Africa, cannot become President. The Speaker is second in line for the presidency, but only natural-born U.S. citizens are eligible for the role under Article II of the Constitution.
The Email: Here is the email Greene sent to constituents.
What’s Next: Greene has urged her constituents to participate in surveys and petitions to build momentum for Musk’s potential nomination. The House is set to vote on its next Speaker in early January, and this unconventional proposal adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming session.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
