However, Johnson’s journey is far from over.
The downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) can be attributed to the bipartisan agreements he made. Frustrated hard-liners removed him from power in October. In a similar vein, Representative Greene is now demanding the resignation of Johnson. If he refuses, she is determined to remove him from his position.
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In an interview with Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” she confidently declared, “Mike Johnson’s Speakership has come to an end.”
“He should do the right thing and resign, allowing us to proceed in a controlled manner. If he fails to do so, he will be removed from his position.”
The GOP’s House majority has not only shrunk but also faces challenges in finding a successor to Johnson. With the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) and the resignation of five other Republicans, including McCarthy, the party is in a difficult position. The upcoming November elections are approaching, and Republicans are not keen on experiencing the chaos that followed McCarthy’s expulsion. During that time, GOP lawmakers struggled to find a suitable replacement.
According to Good, the key is to work with the Speaker to the best of their ability, while also highlighting any actions they believe to be wrong. This applies not only to the Speaker but also to anyone who supports those actions through their votes. Good suggests that the conference should have a competition to determine the best option for the November elections, someone who can bring the group together.
Support for Greene’s vacate proposal seemed ready to increase last week when Johnson toyed with the idea of making it more difficult to remove a Speaker by pushing for a change in House rules. Conservative representatives like Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) were prepared to join in, leading to a potential surge in support.
Jeffries reaffirmed his statement to reporters, emphasizing that it still holds true.
Adding to the complexity of Greene’s endeavor, Trump recently welcomed Johnson to Mar-a-Lago, where the ex-president commended the Speaker on her exceptional performance since assuming the position.
“He’s doing an exceptional job despite the incredibly challenging circumstances,” praised Trump, just a few days before Johnson revealed his plan for successfully implementing Ukraine aid.
Despite the challenges, Greene remains undeterred in expressing her opinions. In fact, she intensified her critique of Johnson during a conversation with Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser. Greene emphasized that Republican voters feel “betrayed” by the Speaker’s endorsement of the recent Ukraine aid and are seeking new leaders who will prioritize Trump’s “America First” agenda.
According to her, Mike Johnson, a Republican leader, has completely betrayed them by aligning with the Democrats. She believes that he quickly joined the “uni-party” and made a significant shift in his stance within a short period of time.
Moderate Republicans are pushing back against the internal criticisms, expressing their support for Johnson and finding it hard to believe that such a small group of dissatisfied conservatives can dictate his future.
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