BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Madison County chapter of Moms for Liberty has invited Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to be the keynote speaker at its upcoming annual event in Huntsville, drawing sharp criticism and plans for counter-protests. While the exact time and place of the event have not yet been publicly announced, organizers say further details will be shared soon.
Greene, a Republican congresswoman, is no stranger to controversy. She has made headlines for displaying sexually explicit photos of Hunter Biden during congressional hearings, an act widely condemned as inappropriate and likened to revenge porn by legal experts and critics alike. The Congresswoman has gained notoriety for her outlandish rhetoric and promotion of conspiracy theories, including claims that the deadly 2018 California wildfires were ignited by “Jewish space lasers” controlled by elites to clear land for a high-speed rail project. She has repeatedly suggested that mass shootings were staged to undermine gun rights and insinuated that major events like 9/11 and the 2019 Christchurch massacre were “false flags”. Greene has also claimed that Democrats can control the weather, specifically referencing Hurricane Helene’s timing before the 2024 election, and made inflammatory remarks following the death of Pope Francis, implying his passing was part of a divine battle against evil.
Moms for Liberty, meanwhile, has become known for its aggressive campaigns against inclusive school curricula, book bans and what it characterizes as “woke indoctrination.” The group’s efforts to restrict discussions about race, gender and sexuality in schools have drawn accusations of bigotry and intolerance from educators, parents and civil rights advocates. Critics say the organization’s tactics marginalize LGBTQ+ students and families and sow division within school communities.
The decision to host Greene at the event underscores Moms for Liberty’s alignment with far-right politics and its appetite for controversy. As the group prepares to welcome one of Congress’s most polarizing figures, both supporters and counter-protesters are expected to converge in Huntsville—once the event’s specifics are made public—highlighting Alabama’s reputation for spirited and sometimes eccentric political engagement.