- Rep. Clay Fuller, who replaced Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, drew social media criticism for claiming his state, Georgia, was named after George Washington.
- In a video posted on X, Fuller asserted that George Washington "quite literally invented freedom," despite Georgia being historically named for England’s King George II.
- Political commentators and X users quickly pointed out the historical inaccuracy, with some noting Georgia was established in 1732, the year Washington was born.
- Fuller's spokesperson later told USA Today that the clip was "obviously satirical" and that "no reasonable person would think he was serious."
- The video also featured Fuller recounting an AC unit anecdote and incorrectly stating the birthplace of Atlanta Braves player Ronald Acuna Jr.
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