Another House Republican is throwing his voicing his support for ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
On Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) posted on X, “I just told Mike Johnson in conference that I’m cosponsoring the Motion to Vacate that was introduced by [Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.)].”
“He should pre-announce his resignation (as Boehner did), so we can pick a new Speaker without ever being without a GOP Speaker,” he added.
I just told Mike Johnson in conference that I’m cosponsoring the Motion to Vacate that was introduced by @RepMTG.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 16, 2024
He should pre-announce his resignation (as Boehner did), so we can pick a new Speaker without ever being without a GOP Speaker.
One user asked, “Whoa. What was the straw that broke the Camel’s Back? FISA? Foreign War Funding? Spending more than Nancy Pelosi? All of the above?”
“All of the above. This camel has a pallet of bricks,” Massie responded.
All of the above. This camel has a pallet of bricks.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 16, 2024
When asked how Johnson responded, the Kentucky representative said, “He said he won’t resign. I said to him that he is the only one who can prevent us from going through what happened last fall.”
Massie is the first Republican to publicly support Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga. motion to vacate. However, it was not clear when vote on the motion to oust Johnson might take place.
His support comes after Johnson announced his plan to hold separate vote on aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.
“There are precipitating events around the globe that we’re all watching very carefully,” he told reporters, adding, “And we know that the world is watching us to see how we react.”
Greene filed a motion to vacate the chair last month after the House passed a government funding bill, but she did not push for a vote on in.
Speaking to CNN, she said, “I’m not saying I have a red line or a trigger, and I’m not saying I don’t have a red line or trigger.”
However, she added, “But I’m going to tell you right now: funding Ukraine is probably one of the most egregious things that he can do.”
During an interview with X commentator Tucker Carlson, Greene questioned if Johnson was being blackmailed as she noted his suggestion that there would be a vote on Ukraine aid.
