Republicans are fed up with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s never-ending drama, as Politico’s Playbook highlights that her antics could lead to serious repercussions if she persists in her attempts to unseat House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Despite the inevitable failure of her motion to vacate the chair, Greene is defiantly forging ahead, scheduling a press conference to demand a vote on her doomed motion.
In response, Republican National Committee co-chairman Michael Whatley, a Trump appointee who explicitly advised her to back off, warned that those in Trump’s circle are contemplating sidelining her if she continues on this destructive path.
“If she blows everything up… we’re not going to bring her in the fold on anything,” one GOP source bluntly stated. “She’s on her own.”
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It’s clear that Greene’s behavior is wearing thin even among her staunchest allies. However, a significant subplot emerges: Greene’s apparent susceptibility to political manipulation, particularly evident in her response to Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Some Republicans speculate that Jeffries strategically announced his support for Johnson, and in doing so, he seemingly laid a trap, baiting Greene into a self-destructive outburst.
“Fresh bait always finds a fish,” remarked one source. “Jeffries throwing that out there, it’s chum in the water. Everyone knows what he did.”
Despite managing to rally a couple of fellow Republicans to her cause, even those who previously supported the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are distancing themselves from Greene’s latest crusade. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Eli Crane, both known for their hardline stances, have voiced opposition to Greene’s maneuver against Johnson.
Greene’s relentless pursuit to remove Johnson, despite its inevitable failure, has not only irked her Republican colleagues but has also raised questions about her judgment and foresight.
Speaker Johnson, unperturbed by Greene’s threats, dismissed her as a non-factor.
“She is not a serious lawmaker,” he remarked. “I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about her. I got to do my job, and we do the right thing, and we let the chips fall where they may.”
“Descending into chaos and closing the House down and vacating the chair again is exactly the opposite of what needs to happen,” he said.
His defiant stance comes as Greene ramps up her efforts, promising to bring her resolution to the floor.
“If the Democrats want to elect him Speaker (and some Republicans want to support the Democrats’ chosen Speaker), I’ll give them the chance to do it,” Greene wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
She added: “I’m a big believer in recorded votes because putting Congress on record allows every American to see the truth and provides transparency to our votes. Americans deserve to see the Uniparty on full display. I’m about to give them their coming-out party!”
