Majorie Taylor Greene wants to wreck the House again by kicking out Speaker Mike Johnson
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Investigative Report: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Paralyze the House Again in Fight Over House Speaker
Washington, D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is threatening to once again paralyze the House by attempting to oust newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). This move has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, as it threatens to waste months of valuable time and resources.
The rift within the Republican Party stems from Johnson’s recent announcement of a $1.6 billion budget deal with Democrats. The deal aims to honor pre-agreed-upon funding amounts for the federal government, thus preventing a potential shutdown in the coming weeks. However, far-right conservatives within the party vehemently oppose this deal, citing concerns over federal agencies’ pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ policies.
Johnson defended his budget deal, stating that it includes necessary concessions to cut billions from the IRS giveaway and COVID-era slush funds. He also emphasized that it brings Congress closer to regular order, which has been a key commitment for him. Johnson claims to have taken the concerns of far-right House members into consideration during the negotiation process.
However, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sees things differently. She recently voiced her frustration with Johnson’s handling of the deal, stating that he is being “rolled” in every meeting. Greene has even floated herself as a potential candidate for House Speaker if Johnson is removed from his position. Her threat has raised concerns among both Republicans and Democrats, as it threatens to plunge the House into a state of paralysis once again.
If Greene succeeds in her efforts to remove Johnson, it would be reminiscent of the events that unfolded last October. At that time, House Republicans ousted then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for working with Democrats to pass a stopgap funding measure. This decision led to seven weeks of gridlock as Republicans failed to nominate a suitable replacement for McCarthy. Eventually, Johnson was voted in as Speaker, despite his long anti-LGBTQ+ record.
Greene’s threat to remove Johnson has not gone unnoticed by other Republicans. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) expressed his concerns about Johnson’s actions, stating that he is repeating the same mistakes that were made with McCarthy. While Roy considers Johnson a friend, he made it clear that he has many friends and is not afraid to take action if necessary.
The potential consequences of this internal power struggle within the Republican Party are significant. A repeat of the events from last October would result in wasted time and resources as Republicans engage in a prolonged battle over who will replace Johnson as House Speaker. This would undoubtedly hinder the functioning of the House and undermine its ability to address pressing issues facing the nation.
The impact of Greene’s actions extends beyond the Republican Party itself. It raises questions about the effectiveness and stability of the House as a whole. With mounting challenges both domestically and internationally, the last thing the country needs is a paralyzed Congress unable to fulfill its duties.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Greene’s threat will gain traction among her fellow Republicans. The outcome of this power struggle will have far-reaching implications for the future functioning of the House and the ability of Congress to effectively govern.
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