""You look like you've got quite a smile on your face," Greene said, as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY) banged his gavel and told her not to "attack the witness." This angered Greene, who said it was "my time" and that she was "reclaiming her time." Comer continued to tell her to stop attacking the witness, but Greene kept going "Don't you dare smile about the murder of Laken Riley," Greene said."
""I'm thinking about her parents," Hochul replied. "Don't question how I look. My heart is breaking for her parents." "My time, Governor Hochul," Greene retorted. The hearing was wrought with tense exchanges between Republican representatives and the Democratic governors. Greene: You stated that you're a proud registered Democrat?Hochul: Yes. Is that illegal now too in your country?Greene: *laughs* This is not a laughing matter. pic.twitter.com/PoFBGjMbRG- Acyn (@Acyn) June 12, 2025"
A congressional hearing on blue-state sanctuary policies featured a heated confrontation between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Greene accused Hochul of smiling while Greene spoke about Laken Riley, a young woman murdered by an undocumented immigrant, and demanded Hochul stop smiling. Committee Chair Rep. James Comer banged his gavel and instructed Greene not to attack the witness, prompting Greene to insist she was reclaiming her time. Hochul said her heart was breaking for Riley's parents and asked not to be judged for her expression. The hearing included tense exchanges over party loyalty and policy motives.
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