Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is moving forward with a plan to potentially remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) through a vote. Alongside Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Greene is set to announce their next steps at the Capitol on Wednesday morning.
This decision comes after House Democrat leaders endorsed Johnson, vowing to block any motion to remove him. The Democrats praised Johnson for working with President Biden and “traditional Republicans” to oppose what they see as “MAGA extremism” and allocate aid to Ukraine and Gaza.
Greene and Massie are concerned that the Democrat endorsement of Johnson will impact their motion to remove him as Speaker. They are critical of Johnson’s actions as Speaker, accusing him of prioritizing Democratic agendas over Republican interests.
Despite frustration within the Republican Party over Johnson’s leadership, some members may choose to wait until November to address the issue. Meanwhile, Greene and Massie’s plan for removing Johnson remains unknown, but they are determined to challenge the status quo.
Their efforts may lead to internal discussions among House Republicans about their legislative goals and leadership moving forward. Regardless of the outcome, Greene and Massie’s actions are likely to stir debate within the party and prompt reflection on their direction in Washington.
