Showdown On The House Floor: Tensions Mount After MTG Hurls Major Insult At Lauren Boebart (Watch Video)

The quarrel, all captured by C-SPAN cameras, played out as the presiding representative attempted to restore order, urging the feuding congresswomen to take their argument "off the floor." The women's obstinate refusal to comply attracted nationwide attention, turning what should have been a private matter into an uncomfortably public spectacle.

Sources suggest the dispute between Greene and Boebert, both staunch supporters of former President Trump, was ignited by Boebert allegedly copying Greene's articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. Despite the slim chance of these impeachment proceedings succeeding, both women seem eager to claim credit for initiating them.

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June 24, 2023

Seemingly unfazed by the confrontation, Greene quipped, "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery," suggesting her annoyance at Boebert's actions but trying to dismiss it with a veneer of light-heartedness.

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According to witnesses, Boebert approached Greene to discuss "statements you made about me publicly," sparking an argument that escalated dramatically. The presiding lawmaker implored the pair to 'Take your conversations to the back,' before pleading for 'Order, please,' and resuming regular business.

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Greene and Boebert, however, ignored these calls and continued their dispute. Without C-SPAN audio, onlookers relied on body language to interpret the confrontation. Greene's aggressive finger-pointing and the tense expressions on both women's faces signaled that this was far from a friendly chat.

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When questioned about the argument by the Daily Beast, Boebert neither confirmed nor denied the reported exchange. Instead, she shifted focus to the broader political landscape, stating, 'Marjorie is not my enemy. I came here to protect our children and their posterity. Joe Biden and the Democrats are destroying our country. My priorities are to correct their bad policies and save America.'

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This narrative was countered by other witnesses who claimed that Greene resorted to derogatory language during the confrontation, reportedly referring to Boebert as a 'little b***h.'

While this confrontation was a spectacle, it also provided fodder for political commentary, with Democrat operative Jon Cooper taking to Twitter to share the footage. "Any day that Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Lauren Boebert a "???????????? ??????????" to her face on the House floor is a good day," he tweeted, celebrating the rift within the Republican ranks.

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The discord between the two representatives appears to have deep roots. Greene reportedly told Boebert, 'I've donated to you, I've defended you,' before accusing Boebert of failing to reciprocate her support. This sentiment was punctuated with Greene's accusation that Boebert had copied her impeachment articles after being asked to co-sponsor them.

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Boebert dismissed the accusation, responding that she hadn't even read the resolution. However, Greene was not deterred, voicing her frustration with Boebert's lack of consultation with the GOP conference regarding her fast-track resolution.

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'Lauren Boebert never addressed the conference,' Greene alleged, adding, 'I made it clear to the conference that I have introduced articles of impeachment, literally since Joe Biden's first day in office. I have been talking about it with everybody forever.'

These developments highlight the undercurrent of competition within the Republican ranks, even among lawmakers who share a common ideological ground. Such public disputes, however, distract from the party's larger mission. There is, after all, a country that needs its leadership.