Last Wednesday, Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene brought a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from the U.S. House floor. The vote failed, with support from nearly the entire Democratic Caucus to reject the motion.
The House Democrats supported a Republican speaker because since Mike Johnson became speaker six months ago, it became evident that he was no longer a staunch conservative. Early signs emerged when Johnson allowed Democrats to achieve wins in various House votes, such as a stopgap funding bill.
Despite facing opposition from conservative Republicans, Johnson continued to push through bills with the overwhelming support of Democrats, neglecting conservative priorities like spending cuts and securing the U.S. border. This pattern persisted in subsequent votes, where Johnson prioritized Democratic support over conservative values.
One particularly controversial decision was Johnson’s support for a foreign aid bill that included funding for Ukraine and Taiwan, while neglecting key issues like closing the southern border. This move drew criticism for allocating taxpayer funds to foreign programs while domestic issues like fentanyl overdoses were rampant.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, aware that the motion to vacate would not pass, took action in the interest of putting America first. The article was written by Lee Rizzuto, the former U.S. Consul General of Bermuda and former vice president of the Conair Corporation.
