Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he honored two U.S. service members killed in Jordan during Iranian attacks, arguing that describing their deaths as a “sacrifice” was inappropriate and accusing the Trump administration of dragging America into a war on Israel’s behalf.

Hegseth posted a tribute to the fallen troops on X, writing, “Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.”

Greene reacted angrily, rejecting Hegseth’s characterization of their deaths.

“Sacrifice?? What … are you talking about?? They did not willingly sacrifice themselves. They were killed because of the war you, Trump, and the admin, are waging on behalf of a FOREIGN COUNTRY, Israel,” Greene wrote in a response on X.

“You mean their deaths fuel your bloodlust for a senseless war,” she added.

The Georgia Republican has become increasingly vocal in her criticism of the Trump administration since leaving Congress.

The conflict with Iran has been one of her primary points of disagreement. Greene has repeatedly argued that President Trump campaigned on a promise to avoid new foreign wars. According to The Associated Press, 17 American service members have been killed during the conflict.

Greene has joined other conservative figures, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, in asserting that the administration entered the war with Iran to benefit Israel, an allegation President Trump has rejected.

In another post on X, Greene wrote, “This war was started for Israel and is now all about the Strait of Hormuz and control of oil. And there seems to be no end in sight, with the bombing now including power facilities and desalination plants in Iran and Kuwait. Countless innocent people’s lives will be at risk without power and especially water.”

Vice President JD Vance said he believes some members of the Israeli government oppose the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran that was intended to establish a temporary ceasefire.

“There are some people within their system, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt, who are manipulating and trying to change American public opinion to keep the war going on indefinitely,” Vance said during an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.

“Not toward any objective, but just indefinitely,” he added.

Despite her concerns about outside influences, Greene urged President Trump to bring the conflict to an end, calling the war “evil.”

“This is evil. Most Americans hate our government dragging us into foreign wars and are disgusted we are in another senseless pointless war. Most Americans want our government to be focused on solving problems at home and helping Americans,” Greene added.

“I cannot believe this is where we are after all the America First promises were made in 2024.”

{Matzav.com}