Marjorie Taylor Greene Connects Texas Bar Shooting to Iran Military Strikes
Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly linked a horrific mass shooting at a crowded Austin, Texas bar to recent joint military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. In the wake of the violent incident, which left three people dead and fourteen others wounded, Greene has issued a stark call for the American public to begin carrying firearms for personal protection.
FBI Investigates Potential Terrorism Nexus in Austin Attack
The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026, near Buford's beer garden in Austin's bustling entertainment district. Law enforcement responded within a minute, ultimately shooting and killing the gunman. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, though officials caution that a definitive motive remains under investigation.
FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Alex Doran stated during a press conference that while it is "still way too early in the process to determine an exact motive," investigators have discovered "indicators that on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism."
Greene's Provocative Statements on Social Media
Greene took to social media platform X to share a graphic video from the shooting's aftermath and to voice her controversial analysis. "Trump and Netanyahu go to war against Iran and then there was a horrific mass shooting that the FBI is saying could be terrorism," she wrote. "Not what we voted for. Nope. I was there."
She further predicted escalating violence against American citizens. "Everyone needs to start carrying because it’s all changed. None of this has to happen," Greene asserted in her post, concluding with the phrase "America LAST."
Details Emerge on Suspect's Apparel and Investigation
According to reports from the Associated Press, citing an anonymous law enforcement source, the suspect was wearing clothing featuring an Iranian flag design and a shirt bearing the phrase "Property of Allah." These reports have not been officially confirmed by federal authorities. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis provided details on the attack, noting the suspect drove an SUV around the block before lowering a window and firing a handgun. After parking, the individual exited the vehicle and continued shooting with a pistol and later a rifle.
Greene Calls on Vance and Gabbard to Break Silence
In subsequent posts, Greene directly called upon Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to publicly speak out against the military action in Iran. She reminded her followers that both officials had previously been on record opposing war with Iran.
"You both know this is not what we campaigned for and this is 100% what we said would not happen. We said, I said, you said: NO MORE FOREIGN WARS AND NO MORE REGIME CHANGE," Greene wrote. "All we wanted was America FIRST. This is not it."
Neither Vance nor Gabbard have issued public statements regarding the Iran strikes since the Austin attack. However, in a recent interview with The Washington Post, Vance sought to reassure the public, stating that any potential conflict with Iran would not devolve into a prolonged war akin to those in Iraq and Afghanistan.
White House Confirms Presidential Briefing
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Saturday that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the Texas shooting. She also noted that the President had spoken with leaders from Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. The incident continues to unfold as federal and local authorities piece together the events and the suspect's potential motivations.
