In a moment of unexpected political whiplash, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Donald Trump’s most loyal defenders in Congress, is now distancing herself from one of his hallmark legislative efforts, admitting she voted without thoroughly reviewing the bill.
The legislation in question, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) by Trump himself, is a sprawling package that aims to boost economic growth, stimulate national security initiatives, and overhaul aspects of federal tech policy.
Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years.
I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in… pic.twitter.com/bip3hztSGq
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) June 3, 2025
MTG’s U-turn to unread AI bill
Greene initially backed the bill but now, after reportedly reading more of its contents, she says she’s strongly opposed, especially to a specific section that imposes a ten-year federal ban on state-level regulation of artificial intelligence.
“Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years,” Greene wrote in a post on X. “I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights, and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there.”
The controversial artificial intelligence regulation provision appears to block state-level AI governance for ten years, effectively creating a federal monopoly on AI oversight during a critical period of technological development.
Some quarters have also alleged that the bill will give the federal government and its agencies increased capability to carry out surveillance on Americans using tools provided by Palantir. Others see some of the provisions of the bill as the president’s way of enriching select big tech companies, associates and his family members.
The change of heart came after Greene discovered the AI provision that prevents states from enacting their own AI-related legislation or oversight frameworks for the next decade, something Greene now calls a “violation of states’ rights.”
“We have no idea what AI will be capable of in the next 10 years and giving it free rein and tying states hands is potentially dangerous,” Greene continued in her social media post. “This needs to be stripped out in the Senate.”
Trump loyalists pick issues with his “big beautiful bill”
MTG’s opposition puts her at odds with Trump’s legislative priorities, marking a significant break from her typical alignment with his agenda on the same day Elon Musk called the president’s tax bill a disgusting abomination.
Known as one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in Congress, Greene has rarely broken ranks with the president’s agenda. However, her willingness to publicly oppose this bill may come as a surprise to many.
The congresswoman has vowed not to support the bill again if the AI provision remains, setting up a potential confrontation with the Trump administration.
Greene isn’t alone in her criticism of Trump’s comprehensive legislation. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has been advising the Trump administration, previously called the bill an “abomination,” though for different reasons.
This growing chorus of opposition from typically supportive voices suggests potential trouble for the legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
President Trump has yet to personally respond to Greene’s reversal. As of Tuesday, the bill is still headed to the Senate, where it’s likely to face additional scrutiny, especially over the AI provision.
The controversy also raises questions about the legislative process itself and whether lawmakers have adequate time and resources to fully review complex bills before voting.
Some voices on X suggested that single-issue bills will solve the problem and prevent cases of oversight and failure to properly review bills.
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