Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) launched a move to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ), but House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has openly opposed it.
In an interview with Fox News on Friday, Comer questioned Greene's plan to remove Johnson, saying that it is "not the right business model." Comer recognized the difficulties Johnson has had and the mounting pressure from Greene as a result of his attempts to provide Ukraine more help. Comer is of the opinion that switching Speakers is not the answer, despite this.
Since he has been here, things have grown much worse. However, switching Speakers is a poor business strategy."
With the backing of at least three GOP co-sponsors, Greene's late-March motion is moving forward. Greene has expressed her displeasure with Johnson's leadership in public, especially in regards to the addition of further assistance to Ukraine.
Comer, on the other hand, offered his endorsement of Johnson, arguing that he ought to hold the position of Speaker through to the conclusion of the present term. Additionally, he labeled as a "mistake" the motion to vacate that resulted in the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from office last year.
Comer's remarks coincide with the Republican Party's mounting dissatisfaction with Johnson's leadership. Greene has made no secret of her plans to remove Johnson from his post, pointing primarily to his attempts to provide Ukraine more help. Former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed the Speaker, has given Johnson support despite her attempts.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who openly backed Greene's attempts to remove Johnson, added support to Greene's bid to vacate.
Conservatives have also criticized Johnson for not include border security measures in his most recent foreign assistance plan. Some of his colleagues want the Speaker of the House to have a "magic wand," he said, attributing the inaction on Senate and White House Democrats.
In an interview with Fox News on Friday, Comer questioned Greene's plan to remove Johnson, saying that it is "not the right business model." Comer recognized the difficulties Johnson has had and the mounting pressure from Greene as a result of his attempts to provide Ukraine more help. Comer is of the opinion that switching Speakers is not the answer, despite this.
Since he has been here, things have grown much worse. However, switching Speakers is a poor business strategy."
With the backing of at least three GOP co-sponsors, Greene's late-March motion is moving forward. Greene has expressed her displeasure with Johnson's leadership in public, especially in regards to the addition of further assistance to Ukraine.
Comer, on the other hand, offered his endorsement of Johnson, arguing that he ought to hold the position of Speaker through to the conclusion of the present term. Additionally, he labeled as a "mistake" the motion to vacate that resulted in the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from office last year.
Comer's remarks coincide with the Republican Party's mounting dissatisfaction with Johnson's leadership. Greene has made no secret of her plans to remove Johnson from his post, pointing primarily to his attempts to provide Ukraine more help. Former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed the Speaker, has given Johnson support despite her attempts.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who openly backed Greene's attempts to remove Johnson, added support to Greene's bid to vacate.
Conservatives have also criticized Johnson for not include border security measures in his most recent foreign assistance plan. Some of his colleagues want the Speaker of the House to have a "magic wand," he said, attributing the inaction on Senate and White House Democrats.
