Aug 5, 2021 - Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene is coming to the Iowa State Fair

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to a reporter outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks to a reporter outside the U.S. Supreme Court on July 27, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican who's known for inflammatory speech and sharing conspiracy theories, is coming to the Iowa State Fair, Bloomberg reports.

  • It's unclear yet if she's planning on speaking when she visits Aug. 19.

What they're saying: Some Republicans have already said they plan on distancing themselves from Greene at the event, according to Bloomberg.

Between the lines: It's no secret the fair is a big stage for presidential hopefuls.

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