Marjorie Taylor Greene incurs Republican wrath after ‘idiotic’ attempt to oust Mike Johnson
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In a shocking turn of events, Marjorie Taylor Greene, the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Republican representative for Georgia, has stirred up controversy within her own party by filing a motion to oust Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. The motion was in response to Johnson’s support for the government’s recently passed $1.2 trillion funding package, which included provisions related to LGBTQ+ rights.
The funding package, aimed at preventing a government shutdown, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Saturday. Johnson had reportedly encouraged fellow Republicans to support the bill by highlighting a provision within it that banned the display of pride flags in US embassies. This move did not sit well with Greene, who accused Johnson of betraying the Republican conference and breaking party rules by including funding for what she referred to as trans ‘ideology’ in the package.
“This is basically a warning, and it’s time for us to go through the process, take our time and find a new Speaker of the House [who] will stand with Republicans and our Republican majority instead of standing with the Democrats,” Greene stated. She clarified that the motion was more of a warning than a pink slip, as she did not want to throw the House into chaos.
Johnson, who was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives last October, shares Greene’s opposition to LGBTQ+ rights. In fact, he is known for his vocal support of measures that restrict LGBTQ+ rights, such as his previous attempt to expand Florida’s controversial Don’t Say Gay law to cover the entire country.
Greene plans to use congress’ two-week recess to decide whether to formally move forward with her motion to oust Johnson. If the motion is recognized, representatives will have two days to consider whether or not to take any action.
However, Greene’s Republican colleagues have not taken kindly to her actions. According to reports from The Hill, several Republicans have criticized Greene for her attempt to oust Johnson. New York representative Mike Lawler called the motion “idiotic” and stated that it did nothing to advance the conservative movement. Louisiana’s Clay Higgins, who considers Greene a friend, labeled her move as a big mistake.
“To think that one of our Republican colleagues would call for his ousting right now, it’s abhorrent to me and I oppose it,” Higgins said. Other Republicans, including Indiana’s Greg Pence and Tennessee’s Tim Burchett, also expressed their disapproval of Greene’s actions.
Raj Shah, a spokesman for Speaker Johnson, emphasized that the Speaker is focused on governing and will continue to push conservative legislation that aligns with the party’s values. Shah stated that Johnson listens to the concerns of members but remains committed to securing the border, strengthening national defense, and growing the Republican majority.
The rift within the Republican party caused by Greene’s motion highlights the ongoing tensions between different factions within the party. As Greene faces backlash from her own colleagues, it remains to be seen how this internal conflict will impact the party’s unity moving forward.
In conclusion, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempt to oust Mike Johnson has sparked outrage among her Republican colleagues and exposed deep divisions within the party. The fallout from this incident may have far-reaching implications for the future of the GOP and its stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
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