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Greene Announces Intent to Push for Vote on Speaker Johnson’s Removal Next Week

Marjorie Taylor Greene (Credits: NBC News)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week has set the stage for a major showdown in the House, despite the expected failure of the vote. Greene’s announcement, following weeks of speculation, escalates pressure on Johnson and highlights divisions within the Republican Party.

Johnson, who has defended his leadership against the threat, called the motion “wrong for the Republican Conference, wrong for the institution, and wrong for the country.”

Many Republicans oppose Greene’s push, fearing it could lead to disarray within the House GOP Conference, akin to the fallout after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster last year.

Mike Johnson (Credits: Rolling Stone)

Despite Greene’s insistence that she is not defying former President Donald Trump, who has defended Johnson, her move underscores tensions within the party. Greene’s original motion to oust Johnson in March stemmed from conservative anger over his handling of the government funding fight.

House GOP leaders plan to swiftly take up and kill Greene’s motion, with Democrats pledging to help Johnson keep his job by voting to table the motion. However, Greene’s refusal to back down reflects her determination to challenge party leadership and pursue her agenda.

While some House Republicans have pushed back against Greene’s plan, she remains undeterred, dismissing concerns about potential repercussions for the party in November. Instead, she emphasized her commitment to representing the interests of the American people and holding the entire party accountable.

Mike Johnson (Credits: Bay News 9)

Greene’s decision sets the stage for a contentious debate and underscores broader divisions within the Republican Party over leadership and priorities. As the showdown reveals, the outcome will not only impact the immediate future of House leadership but also shape the party’s trajectory heading into the midterm elections.

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