Internal conflict within the GOP has escalated in recent months, fueled by divisions over foreign aid and Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership. Despite passing a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, staunch Republican opposition to Ukraine assistance and tension over Johnson’s speakership have sown further division. Republican lawmakers have criticized the foreign aid bill, arguing for heightened border security instead. Rep. Tony Gonzales condemned colleagues who opposed the aid bills as “scumbags.” Additionally, a conflict emerged over a motion to remove Johnson as Speaker. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in a verbal altercation, calling each other names.