Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Giacomo Comer (R-Ky.) publicly opposed the Speaker’s motion to leave Mike Johnson (R-La.) filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
What happened: Comer criticized Greene’s motion to remove Johnson, saying it’s “not the right business model” in an interview with Fox News on Friday
Comer acknowledged the challenges Johnson faced and the growing pressure from Greene over his efforts to provide additional aid to Ukraine. Despite this, Comer believes that changing speakers is not the solution.
“Things have gotten a lot worse since he’s been here. But changing speakers is not the right business model.”
Greene’s motion, introduced in late March, garnered support from at least three GOP co-sponsors. Greene has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with Johnson’s leadership, particularly regarding the provision of further aid to Ukraine.
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Comer, however, expressed his support for Johnson, suggesting that he remain president at least until the end of the current session. He also criticized the eviction motion that led to the dismissal of the former president Kevin McCarthy (R-California) last year, calling it a “mistake.”
Because matter: Comer’s comments come amid growing discontent within the Republican Party over Johnson’s leadership. Greene has openly expressed her intentions to remove Johnson from his position, citing his efforts to provide additional aid to Ukraine as her primary reason. Despite his efforts, Johnson received the former president’s support Donald Trumpwho expressed his support for the President.
Greene’s motion to vacate was further supported by the Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has publicly supported Greene’s efforts to remove Johnson.
Johnson has also faced criticism from Conservatives for the lack of border security provisions in his latest foreign aid proposal. He blamed the lack of action on Senate and White House Democrats, saying some of his colleagues want the House speaker to have a “magic wand.”
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