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What is the rumor about Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to oust Speaker Johnson?
Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today we're going to talk about MTG looking to oust Johnson as speaker. Wow, it looks like outgoing Marjorie Taylor Greene might have one more trick in her burn book on her way out the door. Telling Speaker of the House Johnson that you can't sit with us. Our rumor mill and some lightly sourced reporting says that she's feeling out other Republican members of the House to see who would be willing to support a motion to vacate the chair. Under new rules put in place after the fiasco that occurred with McCarthy.
How many Republican votes are needed to trigger a motion to vacate the Speaker?
Nine Republicans are needed to bring about a vote on removing him. Despite Representative Green repeatedly saying it's definitely not true that she's building a coalition to take down Johnson. The rumor persists, and apparently a source on Capitol Hill told the press quote. Marjorie is approaching members to get to nine. Who will oust the speaker? Again, at this point Green is denying this is happening. Now, it's worth noting that Green is going full on scorched earth on her way out the door and has lashed out at many of the establishment figures in the Republican Party, like Trump and Johnson.
Why does Marjorie Taylor Greene keep denying she’s building a coalition against Johnson?
For not taking women seriously, and for selling out the MAGA Bass and the America First Ideas. Now, here's the really weird part about this. Green if she was looking, which she says she's not. But if she was, she'd have a hard time finding the initial nine. But there's an almost certainty in the rumor mill that if it was brought to the floor, it Johnson would get the boot. That might sound hard to believe, said
What frustrations do House Republicans have with Johnson’s Trump‑aligned leadership?
But remember, the only reason Johnson is even in his position is because Democrats saved him last time. Representative Elise Stefanic of New York, who was once a close ally of Johnson, but who is now mounting a run for the governor's office, seemed to indicate she didn't think Johnson could really make it through a challenge when she said quote. I believe that the majority of Republicans would vote for new leadership. It's that widespread. The frustration with Johnson is very real among large segments of House Republicans. His speakership has put the House in the unenviable position of simply defending Trump from his many scandals. Not just does that link them to everything, from the Epstein Files to a bad economy, to a military operation gone sideways.
Why is it so hard for Greene to gather the nine Republicans needed to start a vote?
Running interference for Trump has limited their ability to pass any legislation of their own that they can campaign on. For Republicans in swing districts, Johnson taking his cues from Trump means no compromise, which means Republicans who try to cast themselves as moderate get their images destroyed by their own voting record as they vote with the party. So why will it be hard to find the nine? Because anybody who signs on to be the initial nine will be attacked and bullied by Trump. This is a long shot move. If it's happening. But it's also worth remembering that those retiring may not care as much about mean tweets. Anyway. It's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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What is the rumor about Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to oust Speaker Johnson?
0:01–0:44
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How many Republican votes are needed to trigger a motion to vacate the Speaker?
0:44–1:30
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Why does Marjorie Taylor Greene keep denying she’s building a coalition against Johnson?
1:30–2:03
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What frustrations do House Republicans have with Johnson’s Trump‑aligned leadership?
2:03–3:01
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Why is it so hard for Greene to gather the nine Republicans needed to start a vote?
3:01–3:54
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