MTG replacement Clay Fuller fact-checked by the internet during first week on the job

• 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.

IN FULL

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s replacement sparks fierce debate after claiming Georgia was named for George Washington