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Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amid GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s moves to oust him. Trump spoke in favor of Johnson during an event at Mar-a-Lago, stating they get along very well, despite Johnson facing significant challenges to his speakership. The meeting also provided Johnson an opportunity to seek political cover as he faces pressure from his right flank over policy issues, including aid to Ukraine.
Trump Expresses Support for House Speaker Johnson Amid Potential Ousting
Ex-President Donald Trump voiced his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threat to expel the Louisiana Republican from his position.
Trump, standing beside Johnson at a Mar-a-Lago news conference, praised the speaker’s performance and emphasized his good relationship with both Johnson and Greene. He acknowledged that Greene’s potential vote to remove him from his leadership role has complicated matters.
The event served as a stage for Johnson to seek political cover while facing criticism over policy issues like Ukraine aid and deciding future strategies. Trump declared Johnson was “doing a very good job.”
Sources suggest Johnson was also seizing the opportunity to gauge Trump’s stance on potential Ukraine aid, a contentious topic that could affect his speakership.
Trump and Johnson used the conference to highlight their views on election laws, particularly those relating to non-citizen voting rights. Johnson pledged to introduce legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote, a move critics label as political posturing.
Trump’s influence could sway the outcome of Greene’s efforts to oust Johnson. Johnson’s supporters have reportedly asked for Trump’s public support or for him to stay out of the dispute.
Johnson, a long-time Trump supporter, is facing potential upheaval as Greene continues her efforts to expel him, regardless of Trump’s position. Many House Republicans are wary of a return to chaos and dysfunction if Johnson is removed from his position.
Despite the potential vote to expel him, Johnson warned of the chaos that could ensue in the House and emphasized the importance of dialogue and communication between members.
Greene, a staunch Trump loyalist, continues to criticize Johnson’s leadership, particularly over issues like the FISA reauthorization. Her campaign to oust Johnson, she insists, is separate from Trump’s dealings with the speaker.
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