Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Remove Speaker Johnson
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has taken steps to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, as reported by sources with knowledge of the situation. This action comes amidst growing dissatisfaction over the government funding bill.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has taken action to remove Mike Johnson from the speakership due to frustration over the government funding bill, as reported by sources familiar with the situation.
The House is required to review Greene’s motion within two legislative days once she is acknowledged. The chamber is set to go on a two-week recess starting Friday afternoon.
Johnson was approached for a reaction by CNN, but chose not to respond and simply waved off the question.
Following Greene's motion, she was surrounded by her Republican colleagues. According to a source familiar with the discussions, several GOP lawmakers were urging the Georgia Republican not to proceed with the motion. During this time, GOP Reps. Barry Loudermilk and Kat Cammack were seen engaged in a lengthy conversation with Greene.
Part of the argument from Greene's Republican colleagues is that if she proceeds with this, it might result in House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accidentally becoming speaker, according to a source who was present during the discussions as reported by CNN.
This is a developing story and more updates will follow.
Editor's P/S:
The recent move by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Mike Johnson from the speakership highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican party. Greene's frustrations with the government funding bill have led her to take this drastic action, despite opposition from several GOP colleagues. It is unclear whether her motion will succeed, but it has certainly raised questions about the future direction of the party.
Greene's decision to proceed with her motion, despite warnings from fellow Republicans, suggests that she is willing to risk the potential consequences. The possibility of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accidentally becoming speaker is a concern for some GOP lawmakers, but it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to deter Greene from her course of action. The House is set to go on a two-week recess starting Friday afternoon, giving Greene and her colleagues time to consider their options and negotiate a resolution to this internal conflict.
