In a surprising turn of events on Capitol Hill, Rep. Thomas Massie is making waves by co-sponsoring a resolution to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Massie’s frustration stems from Johnson’s proposed foreign aid package, which he believes is aligned with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s interests rather than those of the GOP.
Johnson recently announced plans to push forward on foreign aid bills, including aid to Israel and Ukraine. This decision did not sit well with Massie, who called for Johnson’s resignation during a closed-door meeting with GOP House members. This move echoes previous actions taken by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who filed a motion to vacate resolution over disputes with Johnson regarding a $1.2 trillion appropriations package.
However, not all Republicans are on board with Massie’s support of the motion to vacate. South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman disagrees, stating that steady leadership is needed within the party and that the motion-to-vacate threat only weakens the GOP conference.
With Johnson holding a razor-thin majority, he may need support from Democrats if a vote is called on the resolution. Democrats, who have expressed a focus on aid to Ukraine and Israel, are watching the situation closely. They criticize the dysfunction and chaos within the Republican conference, with some seeing an opportunity to capitalize on the turmoil.
As tensions continue to rise within the GOP, all eyes are on Johnson and Massie as they navigate this political storm. Stay tuned to ‘The Puck Drop’ for further developments on this breaking news story.
