Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized for not reading Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican known for her strong views, faced criticism from Democratic colleagues after revealing she did not read Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill before voting for it. Greene admitted she would have voted against the bill if she had noticed a provision preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence systems for ten years on pages 278-279.

Democratic lawmakers expressed disbelief at Greene’s confession, emphasizing the importance of reading and understanding bills before voting on them. They highlighted the potential negative impacts of the AI provision on states’ rights and various sectors like facial recognition and hiring practices.

The addition of the AI provision shortly before the bill’s markup raised concerns about the lack of thorough review by lawmakers. Representative Mike Flood also faced backlash for not being aware of a provision in the bill restricting federal judges’ authority when he voted for it.

Elon Musk, a prominent figure and Trump supporter, criticized the bill as a “disgusting abomination” due to its significant spending and potential impact on the budget deficit. Democrats pointed out the bill’s cuts to healthcare and social programs, affecting millions of Americans.

In response to Greene’s oversight, Democratic representatives emphasized the importance of reading bills thoroughly to understand the implications for constituents. The House energy and commerce committee approved the bill, with Greene calling for the removal of the AI provision in the Senate to prevent unforeseen consequences in the future.