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Kimmel Backs Greene’s Premiums Push as Cruz Calls Her “Very Liberal”

The fight focuses on expiring Affordable Care Act credits expected to raise premiums during a government shutdown.

Overview

  • On Thursday’s monologue, Jimmy Kimmel praised Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for pressing GOP leaders over looming health insurance cost increases.
  • Kimmel tied his comments to news that premiums for millions could jump when ACA-related credits lapse at year’s end.
  • He mocked Greene’s past conspiracy-laced claims even as he credited her for challenging her own party on the issue.
  • Kimmel aired footage of Sen. Ted Cruz labeling Greene “very, very liberal” and responded with barbs, including a Halloween-themed joke.
  • TheWrap reported that Greene has booked upcoming appearances on Real Time With Bill Maher and The View, signaling continued attention to the intra-GOP rift.