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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.

Representative Mike Johnson discusses the challenges faced by Republicans in passing immigration-related reforms with a Democratic Senate and President Biden. Despite holding a majority in the House, Republicans are hindered by their narrow margin, which makes it difficult to overcome resistance from even a single member within the party. Speaker Johnson acknowledges frustrations among Republican representatives who believe their agenda is not being adequately addressed, but he maintains that the party needs to work together to achieve its goals.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has harshly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “total waste of time” and a “horrible leader”. Tillis’s comments follow Greene’s opposition to a foreign aid package that passed the House on Tuesday.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has strongly criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), calling her a ‘total waste of time’ and a ‘horrible leader.’ Greene, a far-right firebrand, recently introduced a motion to force a vote on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s removal, attracting criticism from Tillis and other Republican senators.

Despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, conservative rebels continue their mission to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Key figures like Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie remain vocal in their dissatisfaction, citing Johnson’s support for a $95 billion foreign aid package as a betrayal of Republican voters.

President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump’s agreement with conservative evangelicals that resulted in the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, describing it as a “political deal” made to gain the support of the Republican Party’s evangelical base. Trump, meanwhile, appeared dejected during the second day of testimony in his defamation trial, with observers noting his frustrated demeanor and apparent attempts to suppress his emotions. Conservative media outlets and Republican lawmakers have also begun to criticize Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), with some calling her a “waste of time” and a liability to the party.

Bestselling author Stephen King has joined the chorus of critics slamming Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her opposition to U.S. aid for Ukraine. King dubbed Greene ‘Moscow Marjorie’ in a now-viral social media post, mocking her stance on providing assistance to the war-torn country. King’s post follows similar comments from former Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who accused Greene of parroting Russian propaganda. The criticism comes as Ukraine continues to battle Russia’s ongoing invasion, with the U.S. providing significant aid to help Kyiv defend itself.

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.

Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg believes that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) will fail in her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). He also predicts that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to support Greene’s motion, as Johnson is a key figure in the GOP conference. However, Lula Garcia Navarro of the New York Times suggests that Greene’s actions may be perceived as a threat by Trump if they cause excessive chaos in the House of Representatives.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges that Democrats want former President Trump dead, suggesting a plan to murder him in jail. Greene’s claims are based on Congressman Bennie Thompson’s bill to strip Secret Service protection from convicted felons, which she interprets as an attempt to expose Trump to violence. Former Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz has also expressed concerns about the bill’s potential consequences for Trump’s safety.