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Despite facing threats of removal, House Speaker Mike Johnson has retained his position for the time being. However, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans have expressed dissatisfaction with Johnson’s leadership. The House has faced significant challenges in electing and unseating Speakers in the past, raising concerns about the potential for paralysis in the future if Johnson is removed. The upcoming 119th Congress will have a tight timeline to certify the Electoral College, which could be jeopardized if the House is unable to elect a Speaker.

Despite previous efforts to remove former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a new push to oust current House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing resistance from House GOP rebels. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her intention to force a vote on Johnson’s removal, but her efforts have largely fallen flat within the House GOP. The rebels who voted to remove McCarthy are hesitant to go through another speaker election, especially in an election year when anything can happen. While some rebels express disappointment in Johnson’s performance, they are not eager to support Greene’s motion to vacate the chair.

House Democratic leaders have vowed to protect House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a motion to oust him by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). The move came as Johnson faced críticas from Greene and other conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus over his handling of government funding and foreign aid. Greene filed a resolution nearly 40 days ago calling for a vote to remove Johnson, but it has fallen flat within the GOP. However, with the razor-thin majority Johnson oversees, Democratic support would likely be needed to keep him in power. Democratic leaders signaled in a joint statement that they would block Greene’s motion in the initial vote.

Former President Donald Trump has defended House Speaker Mike Johnson against a push for his ouster led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Greene has called for Johnson’s resignation over his support for a $95 billion foreign aid package. However, Trump praised Johnson for securing economic assistance for Ukraine in the package, and expressed confidence in his leadership. Other House Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Massie and Paul Gosar, have voiced support for Greene’s motion to vacate Johnson from the Speakership. However, Rep. Bob Good has opposed the move, expressing the view that it is not the right time to do so.