Speaker Mike Johnson has faced backlash from some hardline members of the Republican Party after finally advancing a foreign aid bill on the House floor this week. Three House GOP members, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Paul Gossar, have expressed support for a motion to vacate the speaker, with Greene potentially moving to oust Johnson as early as Saturday.
It is important to note that House Republicans hold a narrow majority, meaning Johnson would require Democratic support to retain his speakership. Despite the mounting pressure, Johnson has remained steadfast in his decision not to resign.
This recent attempt to remove Johnson marks the second motion to vacate in nearly six months, following the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position in early October. These internal struggles within the House Republican party highlight the divisions as they aim to strengthen their majority in the upcoming November elections.
In response to the situation, Johnson stated in an interview on Wednesday, 'When you do the right thing, you let the chips fall where they may.' The outcome of this political turmoil remains uncertain as the House navigates through these challenging dynamics.
