A congressman is warning his fellow Republicans that the removal of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from the House leadership position could have dire consequences for the GOP.
Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX) raised the alarm during an appearance on CBS News’s “Face The Nation” over the weekend.
McCaul is warning about the possibility that the Democrats could essentially capture the House of Representatives if Republicans try to remove Johnson from the speakership position.
“You know, I think it’s indicative that even [Rep.] Matt Gaetz [R-FL], who was the architect of ousting [former Rep. Kevin] McCarthy [R-CA], to say, ‘This would be a huge mistake,’ because it could actually throw the balance of power over to [House Minority Leader] Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY],” McCaul said.
In case you missed it, Gaetz has, at least thus far, decided not to support the removal of Johnson.
This has come as a surprise to many considering his role in getting McCarthy removed.
GAETZ tells me: “I'm not going to question her decision, I'm just not ready to support a motion to vacate.”
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) March 22, 2024
McCaul continued by putting forth another reason why he believes that House Republicans ought not to seek the removal of Johnson.
“The other argument is we don’t need dysfunction right now,” McCaul said.
“With the world on fire the way it is … we need to govern.
“And that is not just for Republicans, but in a bipartisan way.
“Get things done for the country that’s in the national security interest of the United States.
“This is not just Ukraine; it’s Israel and Indo-Pacific as well.”
WATCH:
On Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker Johnson, House Foreign Affairs Chair @RepMcCaul says it could “throw the balance of power” to the Democrats, adding, “we don’t need dysfunction right now.”
“With the world on fire the way it is, we need to govern.” pic.twitter.com/Nk1qZ7hNw0
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 24, 2024
Talk of removing Johnson has intensified after he pushed the $1.2 trillion government spending bill through the House.
The removal effort is currently being led by Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
She spoke about the effort during an appearance on Fox News on Sunday.
“Republicans are fed up with it,” Greene said.
“Republican voters want fighters in the House of Representatives to fight like President Trump, and that is exactly what I’m doing.
“I will force change.
“I’m not bringing chaos.
“I’m forcing change.”
Thus far, there does not appear to be as much support to remove Johnson as there was to remove McCarthy.
In addition to this, Democrats have suggested that they might help Johnson to stay in power, provided that he makes certain concessions to them.
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