Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is raising eyebrows once again, this time due to her disdain for some of her own constituents.
What’s Happening: On Tuesday, Representative Greene made remarks suggesting that federal employees are undeserving of their salaries. This statement has sparked discussions about her stance toward federal workers, including those in her own district.
What She Said: “Those are not real jobs producing federal revenue. By the way, they’re consuming taxpayer dollars. Those jobs are paid for by the American tax people who work real jobs earn real income, pay federal taxes, and then pay these federal employees. Federal employees do not deserve their jobs. Federal employees not do not deserve their paychecks,” Greene said.
The Facts: Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, represented by Greene, had an estimated 6,008 federal civilian employees. That’s 6,008 people in Greene’s district — people she represents — that Greene believes don’t have real jobs. Statewide, Georgia employed approximately 79,686 non-military federal workers as of January 2025. Greene says those workers don’t deserve their paychecks.
Take Action: Residents who are federal employees or support their work can reach out to Representative Greene’s office to express their views. Engaging in open dialogue ensures that all voices are heard in the ongoing discussion about the role and value of federal employees in Georgia.
The Marjorie Taylor Greene File
Who She Represents: Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, has a population of approximately 796,193 residents. The racial composition is predominantly White (68.1%), followed by Black or African American (13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), Asian (1.1%), and other races (4.6%). The median household income stands at $70,423, with a per capita income of $26,000, which is below the state average of $32,600. Educational attainment reveals that 34% of residents have only a high school diploma, 11% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 18% lack a high school diploma.
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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.
