Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia is planning to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana for a one-on-one discussion. Greene is preparing to activate her motion to remove Johnson as the Republican leader in the House. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, just before the House convenes for its first votes of the week. Greene requested the meeting, but the specific topics are unknown.
Greene intends to notice her motion to remove Johnson as early as Monday evening, with a potential vote within the next two days. She filed the motion over a month ago to pressure Johnson to align with the Republican agenda. Despite expected opposition from Democratic leadership and some Republican lawmakers, Greene is determined to move forward with the motion. She believes it will hold her colleagues accountable and reveal where they stand on Johnson’s leadership.
Democratic lawmakers are framing the motion as a way to prevent chaos and leadership vacuum in the House, rather than a stand in support of Johnson. This move could also put Greene in conflict with former President Donald Trump and his allies, who back Johnson’s leadership. Greene, however, maintains that she is a strong supporter of Trump and his ideals.
The timing of the vote on the motion is uncertain, but if Greene notices it on Monday evening, a vote could be scheduled by GOP leaders as early as Tuesday. Despite potential opposition and challenges, Greene is determined to proceed with her motion.
