In a recent social media post, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, made a controversial statement about the upcoming solar eclipse, leading to a fact-check by a community note. The total solar eclipse, set to occur in North America on Monday, will cross Mexico, parts of the United States, and a small portion of eastern Canada. Lasting up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in some areas, this celestial event has captured the attention of many.

Greene's post on X, formerly Twitter, stated, "God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come. I pray that our country listens." However, the community note dismissed her claims, asserting that earthquakes happen frequently worldwide, while eclipses follow precise mathematical rules and can be predicted well in advance. NASA offers a comprehensive list of eclipses up until the year 3000.

Newsweek reached out to Greene's office for comment but received no response. Known for her far-right views and as a devout Christian, Greene has been openly critical of the Biden administration's policies, particularly regarding the handling of the U.S.-Mexico border migrant surge. She has also advocated for a "national divorce" between red and blue states.

Former Representative Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois Republican who currently serves as a CNN senior political commentator, also weighed in on Greene's post. Citing data, he pointed out that solar eclipses occur about three times a year worldwide and earthquakes are a common occurrence. He dismissed Greene's suggestions, emphasizing that eclipses are not signs but rather an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, contingent on favorable weather conditions.

Kinzinger, along with former Representative Liz Cheney from Wyoming, gained recognition for their participation as the only two Republicans on the January 6 committee. This House select committee has been tasked with investigating the events surrounding the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, where a group of supporters of former President Donald Trump sought to halt the certification of President Joe Biden's 2020 election win.

While Greene's social media post sparked controversy and drew rebuttals from the community note and her fellow Republican Kinzinger, it is clear that the upcoming solar eclipse is not a divine sign but a remarkable celestial event bound by scientific calculations.