Things got a little… electric at a town hall event hosted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) in Acworth, Georgia, when a protester was tased by police after repeatedly disrupting the event.
#BREAKING: A mentally ill “protestor” at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s town hall just got TASED after fighting with police officers
FAFO, dumb*ss!
@ReardonReports pic.twitter.com/EHrqQLRnr5
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 15, 2025
The town hall, meant to be a civil discussion between Greene and her constituents, quickly turned into a shouting match, as several left-wing agitators tried to hijack the evening with chants and interruptions.
What started as heckling ended with one protester being forcibly removed and tased after refusing to comply with police orders.
And just like that, a local town hall became the latest battleground over free speech, law and order, and basic public decorum.
What Really Happened?
According to attendees and video footage shared online, Rep. Greene had barely begun her remarks when the interruptions started.
A small group of protesters, reportedly organized online, began yelling over her answers and refusing to quiet down when asked.
Event organizers and law enforcement gave multiple warnings. When those were ignored, officers began escorting people out—peacefully, at first.
One individual refused to cooperate and grew physically combative, prompting officers to use a taser.
The crowd, made up mostly of supporters, erupted in applause when order was restored. Greene, unfazed, continued the event.
I’m not intimidated by the Democrats who tried to shut down my town hall tonight.
I refused to tolerate their selfish attempts to disrupt an event that was for all of my constituents, not just the ones who could make the most noise.
This is the type of business that should be… pic.twitter.com/q1hfuYtwu7
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) April 16, 2025
For many on the Right, this wasn’t just about one rowdy town hall—it’s about a larger pattern.
Greene’s supporters argued that respectful disagreement is welcome, but chaos and intimidation cross the line.
And let’s be clear: nobody got tased for disagreeing.
The taser was used only after repeated disruptions, refusals to comply, and escalating behavior that forced police to act.
Critics Call It Heavy-Handed
Of course, Greene’s opponents are spinning the story a bit differently.
Some progressive activists online accused police of using excessive force. A few viral posts labeled the event a “shut down of dissent,” and some even demanded an investigation.
But the video tells a different story: officers remained calm, issued multiple warnings, and only used force when absolutely necessary.
Even the tased protester was reportedly checked by medics on-site and released shortly after.
No serious injuries were reported, and no arrests have been confirmed at this time.
Civility on Life Support
Across the country, town halls, campus speeches, and political events are being disrupted—not by passionate Americans with honest disagreements, but by those looking to bully speakers into silence.
It’s a problem that transcends party lines, but it’s clear that conservative voices are being targeted fairly frequently.
What happened in Georgia is a reminder that we can’t have meaningful conversations when one side refuses to listen.
Public events should be places where voters ask questions, share concerns, and hold leaders accountable—not where activists shout down anyone they disagree with.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood her ground, as did law enforcement. In doing so, they sent a clear message: free speech matters, but so does law and order.
Disagree all you want—but do it respectfully. That’s how America works.
And if you don’t, don’t be surprised if your microphones get turned off—and the tasers come out.
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