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A Huntsville fundraiser hosted by a local conservative group is stirring controversy ahead of its June event featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
Moms for Liberty’s Madison County chapter is organizing its second annual fundraising dinner on June 28 at The Brewers Cooperative at Stovehouse, where Greene will deliver the keynote address. The polarizing congresswoman, known for her far-right views and alignment with former President Donald Trump, is expected to speak on her political efforts “to reclaim our country,” according to the event flyer.
Tickets for the dinner are priced at $60 and must be purchased by June 20, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page. While the event is open to ticket buyers, it is not a public forum, organizers emphasized.
“The evening will include remarks from designated speakers, recognition of community efforts over the past year, and then the keynote address from MTG,” said Emily Jones, chair of the Madison chapter, in an emailed statement. “Due to prior issues at MTG’s events, we will have law enforcement present to address outbursts if required — though we’re hoping to avoid that, of course.”
Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th Congressional District — considered the most conservative district in the state — was first elected to Congress in 2021. According to GovTrack, she was among the 10 least bipartisan members of Congress in 2024 and has repeatedly sparked backlash for inflammatory statements, including promoting conspiracy theories and targeting transgender individuals.
Backlash and Planned Protests
News of the event has drawn swift opposition online. A post on the Huntsville subreddit titled “Brewers CoOp has certainly lost my business for hosting such an event” had garnered over 500 upvotes and 300 comments by Friday morning, reflecting widespread discontent among local residents.
Members of the 50501 movement, a national protest network opposing Trump-era policies and political allies, have announced plans to hold a counter-demonstration during Greene’s visit, according to posts on social media and the political activism calendar site pol-rev.com.
Controversial Statements on Race and History
Greene has also drawn widespread criticism for statements related to race and African Americans. In a resurfaced 2020 video, she claimed that Black Americans are “held slaves to the Democratic Party” and said that, if she were Black, she would be “proud” to see Confederate monuments, viewing them as symbols of progress since the Civil War. These remarks were condemned by both Republican leaders and civil rights organizations (Politico, June 17, 2020).
In 2024, Greene accused Democrats of “worshiping” George Floyd, the Black man whose death in police custody in 2020 sparked worldwide protests. The Congressional Black Caucus described her comments as “unhinged,” calling them disrespectful and insensitive (The Guardian, June 5, 2024).
She has also compared the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ku Klux Klan, calling it “the most powerful domestic terrorist organization” in the United States — a statement widely condemned by advocacy groups (The Washington Post, April 22, 2021).
Greene has further claimed that “white males are the most mistreated group in the country,” continuing to spark debate over her racially charged rhetoric (Wikipedia entry on Marjorie Taylor Greene).
Moms for Liberty’s Broader Controversy
Moms for Liberty, a conservative group with chapters across the country, has become known for challenging public library books it deems inappropriate — particularly those with LGBTQ+ themes. The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled the group an “antigovernment organization” that engages in “anti-student inclusion activities.”
The Madison County chapter has previously clashed with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library over its book selection policies. In a similar move, the Mobile Public Library recently denied a request from the Baldwin County chapter to remove two LGBTQ+ books from its shelves.
Despite the backlash, Greene’s appearance is expected to draw supporters from across the region. Organizers say they are moving forward with the event and are prepared to manage any disruptions.