Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has not ruled out the possibility of forcing another vote against Speaker Mike Johnson. She suggested that former President Donald Trump's recent statement on the vote supports the potential for a motion to vacate in the future. Despite Trump urging members to vote against her resolution, Greene expressed gratitude for his support. Trump mentioned on Truth Social that Republicans may eventually have to vote on a motion to vacate.
Greene did not directly address the question but emphasized her appreciation for Trump's backing. She stated that she was not surprised by the outcome of the recent vote and believed it was essential for the American people to witness. Greene initially supported Johnson due to his Christian conservative background and strong pro-life stance. However, she claimed that Johnson's position changed after assuming the role of Speaker, leading to her withdrawal of support.
Greene cited the passage of the second round of funding bills in March, particularly the funding allocated to Ukraine, as the turning point that caused her support for Johnson to dissolve. She expressed disappointment in Johnson's shift in stance and highlighted the funding of Ukraine as the dealbreaker for her.
