Marjorie Taylor Greene Proposes Space Laser Amendment for U.S. Border Security
The controversial amendment aims to divert funds from Israel aid to develop laser technology at the southern U.S. border.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced an amendment to divert funds from a $26 billion aid package to Israel towards developing 'space laser technology' for the U.S. southern border.
- The amendment references Israeli ground-based laser systems, contrasting with Greene's past controversial claims about space-based lasers.
- Critics and media have highlighted the amendment's connection to Greene's previous conspiracy theories involving 'Jewish space lasers'.
- The proposal has sparked debate and is seen by some as a political maneuver reflecting Greene's anti-aid stance.
- The amendment is part of a broader legislative effort that includes other controversial proposals, such as funding redirections and demands for U.S. border wall completion.