Former GOP Lawmaker Calls Lawmaker ‘Moscow Marjorie’ [Video]

Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) had some harsh words for Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican he has nicknamed “Moscow Marjorie” for her efforts to prevent aid to Ukraine.

Buck, who stepped down in March, appeared on CNN Friday to denounce efforts to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) over the foreign aid bill that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel.

“The government hasn’t shut down as a result of Republicans having a very small majority, again, because Mike has shown leadership,” Buck told CNN’s Erica Hill. “I wouldn’t have voted for the appropriations bills because I think we need to reduce spending, and those bills increased spending, but, Mike had the skill to bring together a coalition on that particular spending package and get it passed, just as he’s done with this foreign aid package.”

Hill said, “So, as you said, you don’t think he’s going to be ousted from office. We’re going to watch for …