Trump allies on Capitol Hill are considering drastic measures in response to Donald Trump's criminal conviction. Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that House Speaker Mike Johnson should shut down the government following the guilty verdict. Additionally, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has proposed defunding what he deems as politicized prosecutions.
These efforts are not entirely new, as some members like Jim Jordan have been discussing similar strategies for several years. Last year, Jordan attempted to block funding for projects such as the new FBI headquarters through amendments on spending bills. However, these attempts were unsuccessful on the House floor, leading to challenges in passing Republican-only spending bills and resulting in a compromise with Democrats to fund the government.
