Greene Declares Trump as 'Founding Father' of America First Movement at RNC

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene made headlines at the Republican National Convention on Monday, where she referred to former President Donald Trump as “the founding father of the America First Movement.” Greene's remarks came shortly after Trump was officially nominated as the Republican Party’s candidate for President. She emphasized the vitality of the American spirit, declaring, “We have once again nominated for president the founding father of the America First Movement, Donald John Trump.” The phrase “America First” carries a complex legacy, having been linked to anti-Semitic sentiments in the past. While Greene's comments were met with enthusiasm from the convention audience, they sparked significant backlash on social media. Critics questioned the validity of her claim, with many fact-checking the assertion that Trump is the movement's “founding father.” One user on X described the title as “absurd,” highlighting the controversial nature of the phrase. In addition to her praise for Trump, Greene expressed condolences for the family of Corey Comperatore, a man who was killed in a shooting incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. She then shifted her focus to a critique of Democrats, accusing them of failing to deliver on their promises of peace and normalcy, specifically referencing the occurrence of Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday this year. Greene's comments reflect the ongoing tensions within American political discourse.