Speaker Johnson Working For The Democrats?
Is Speaker Johnson getting to close to the House Democrats?
In a recent interview, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, hailing from Georgia, leveled serious accusations against Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, alleging he is under the sway of Democratic interests. Greene’s remarks came during a Sunday appearance, where she voiced her concerns about Johnson’s reluctance to take action against Jack Smith, the special counsel behind two indictments against former President Trump.
Greene didn’t mince words, asserting, “Mike Johnson is owned by the Democrats, and recent events only confirm my suspicions.” She pointed to a specific instance, citing the motion to vacate, where she claims it wasn’t Republicans who shielded Johnson but rather Democrats. This, according to Greene, sheds lights on Johnson’s alleged allegiance to the Democratic camp.
During her interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo, Greene further emphasized her point, highlighting the voting pattern of key Democratic figures like Nancy Pelosi and Jerry Nadler, who, despite their history of leading impeachments against Trump, voted in favor of protecting Johnson. For Greene, this indicates a troubling alliance between Johnson and Democrats, despite Johnson’s apparent camaraderie with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Greene’s remarks follow her recent attempt to remove Johnson from his position, a move that met resounding disapproval in the House. Despite some support from both Republicans and Democrats, the overwhelming majority voted to table Greene’s resolution, effectively quashing any prospects of Johnson’s removal. The bipartisan nature of the vote, with 359 members favoring Johnson’s retention, paints a picture of solidarity in support of Johnson’s continued role as Speaker.
In summary, Greene’s accusations against Johnson paint a picture of political intrigue and alleged compromise, raising questions about the dynamics within the Republican Party and its relationship with the Democrats.
