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Most US citizens want to restore relations with Russia — Marjorie Taylor Greene

Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in an interview with TASS, called for strengthening Russia-US relations, describing the current state as tragic and expressing doubts about a rapprochement under President Trump. She attributed the lack of progress to the influence of neoconservatives and pro-Israel donors, claiming most Americans support normalization.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 29, 2026 Published Aug 15

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Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican from Georgia) has called for strengthening ties between Russia and the United States, describing the current state of relations as "tragic" and expressing uncertainty about a rapprochement during President Donald Trump's remaining term. In an interview with TASS, she argued that the two countries have much in common and should be "great trading partners."

Coverage Comparison

The interview, conducted by TASS correspondent Dmitry Kirsanov and published on June 29, covered Greene's views on Russia-US relations, her criticism of Trump's policy approach, and her explanation for the lack of meaningful action to improve ties. TASS reported that Greene, a former key ally of Trump who has since been "severed" from him due to her criticism of US military interventions and Israel's operation in the Gaza Strip, emphasized that "most Americans" want to see the relationship restored.

Key Claims

Greene stated that Russia and America "should have a strong relationship" and that the two nations are "more alike" than many others, citing cultural similarities and shared Christian traditions. She called for cooperation in politics, economics, and trade.

Describing the current state of Russia-US relations as "tragic," Greene criticized Trump for not taking the steps she believes are necessary to restore ties. "I don't see him taking the steps right now that I think he should be taking for the two countries to restore a good relationship," she said. When asked about the possibility of a rapprochement during Trump's remaining term, she answered, "I'm not sure," noting that she had expected Trump to pursue better relations before his election for a second term.

Greene attributed Washington's inaction to distractions and competing pressures on the president. She claimed that figures like US columnist Mark Levin call Trump daily to demand action for Israel, and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top donors constantly press him to prioritize Israel. She also cited the influence of "strong neocons" in Washington, such as US Senator Lindsey Graham (designated as a terrorist and extremist in Russia), who she said are "pro-war, pro-military" and opposed to improving relations with Russia.

"His attention is being completely demanded for Israel, and it has been that way since he became president," Greene said, adding that there are people "working against restoring that relationship." However, she stressed, "That's only in Washington DC," and asserted that "most Americans" would like to see the relationship restored.

Perspectives

Marjorie Taylor Greene: The former congresswoman advocates for stronger Russia-US ties and believes the current state of relations is tragic. She argues that Trump is not taking the necessary steps, and she points to the influence of pro-Israel donors and neoconservative lawmakers as obstacles.

TASS reporting: The Russian state news agency presented Greene's statements as part of its coverage of US-Russia relations, including her characterization of most Americans' preferences and her criticism of certain US political figures.

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TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

Framing: Russia-US relations — critical

Facts Included:

Marjorie Taylor Greene called for strengthening Russia-US ties
She described the current state of Russia-US relations as tragic
Taylor Greene expressed uncertainty about a rapprochement between the US and Russia during Trump's remaining presidential term
Taylor Greene was a key ally of Trump but was severed from him due to her criticism of US military interventions and Israel's operation in Gaza

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TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

Framing: Normalization of Russia-US relations — explanatory

Facts Included:

Most Americans want to see a normalization of relations between Russia and the US
Taylor Greene's opinion on why Washington is not taking action to improve relations with Moscow
The influence of neoconservatives and pro-Israel donors on Trump's policy towards Russia
Taylor Greene was a key ally of Trump but was severed from him due to her criticism of US military interventions and Israel's operation in Gaza

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMarjorie Taylor Greene called for strengthening Russia-US ties in fields such as politics, economics, and trade. She believes the two countries have much in common and should be great trading partners.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimMarjorie Taylor Greene described the current state of Russia-US relations as tragic.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimMarjorie Taylor Greene expressed uncertainty about a rapprochement between the US and Russia during Trump's remaining presidential term.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimMost Americans want to see a normalization of relations between Russia and the US.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
ClaimTaylor Greene believes that US President Donald Trump's attention is being demanded for Israel, which hinders his ability to work on improving relations with Russia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
ClaimNeoconservatives and pro-Israel donors influence Trump's policy towards Russia, making it difficult to restore good relations between the US and Russia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
ClaimTaylor Greene was a key ally of Trump but was severed from him due to her criticism of US military interventions and Israel's operation in the Gaza Strip.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15