Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) did not concede to Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) after a lengthy meeting on Monday. During the two-hour meeting, Greene and Massie urged Johnson to resign and stop his coalition government with Democrats.
Following the meeting, Greene mentioned that they had a lengthy discussion with Speaker Johnson and would be meeting with him again the next day for further discussions. The conservative lawmakers are adamant that Johnson is compromised and will not be the Speaker in the upcoming Congress. They are pushing for him to step down so Republicans can move forward without any hindrances.
The meeting took place after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) boasted about controlling the House floor agenda on CBS. This assertion is supported by many conservatives, who believe that Democrats are effectively governing as if they were the majority party.
Conservatives argue that Johnson has repeatedly surrendered to Democrats, effectively forming a coalition government with them. They believe that Johnson’s actions have weakened their fight against President Joe Biden’s agenda and border security.
Despite the conservative lawmakers’ pressure, Johnson expressed his understanding of their frustration and emphasized the challenges of working with a slim majority in the House. He remains focused on advancing conservative policies and preparing for the upcoming elections.
Greene and Massie did not disclose the time of their next meeting with Johnson, but Greene has the option to call for a vote on her motion at any time. Johnson is anticipated to call for a vote to table the motion before the deadline expires.
In a bid to save Johnson, Democrat leadership has pledged to vote to table the motion to vacate the Speaker’s position. The situation remains tense as both sides maneuver for control in the House.
