Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) joins Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) at an event in the Sunshine State commemorating the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. criticized the decision to attend.
“Also in Florida, the local Osceola County Republican Party is hosting a 'Memorial Day' event to commemorate January 6th, with Marjorie Taylor Greene appearing as a 'special' guest.” Eskamani posted on X, Formerly known as Twitter. “When I first saw it, I really thought this was a joke.”
Screenshot posted by Eskaman Event detailsThe group is inviting Republicans in Kissimmee, Fla. (a suburb of Orlando) to join Mr. Greene to receive a signed copy of his recently published memoir, “MTG.”
“We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene at Westgate Resorts,” the invitation reads. “As a prominent MAGA leader, Rep. Greene strongly advocates U.S. priorities over foreign interests and special lobbying efforts.”
Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks as former President Donald Trump looks on at the Georgia Republican Party convention on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Columbus, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The event will be held at Westgate Resort on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $45 to $1,000, according to the website.
However, attendees can purchase Super VIP passes for private briefings with Ms. Greene, VIP passes for photos with enthusiastic lawmakers, and general admission to the “Celebrating Republican Women” event. You can also purchase.
Event details say super VIP members were also invited to “an exclusive private briefing on J6 and DC in a closed session.”
“This is a rare opportunity to connect with leading figures who believe in government working for the people,” the event text said. “Join us in meaningful discussions about the future of our country.”
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In November, Greene published a revealing book about how she rose to fame as one of the nation's most prominent far-right politicians and an ardent supporter of former President Trump. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Greene said she wanted people to hear her side of the story and that part of the book was “about setting the record straight.”
The Hill has reached out to Greene and the Osceola County Republican Party for more information.
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