House Kills Greene's Motion to Remove Speaker Johnson

Former President Trump urged House Republicans to block the attempt to vacate the speakership, citing the need for unity against Democrats. The motion was defeated by a large margin, with only 43 members voting in favor of it.

Former President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to reject Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing that it is not the right time to divide the party.

Greene has been pushing for a vote on vacating the chair, but Trump urged Republicans to table the motion, saying that it would send the wrong message to voters. He praised Greene's spirit and fight, but emphasized the importance of unity in the face of opposition from Democrats.

House Democrats have also indicated that they would block Greene's motion, which means that it will need significant Republican support to pass.

Greene has criticized Johnson's handling of government funding and foreign aid, but Trump said that Republicans are doing well in the Senate and are expected to do well in the House. He warned that a display of disunity could hurt the party's chances in the upcoming elections.

"Mike Johnson is a good man who is trying very hard," Trump said. "I also wish certain things were done over the last period of two months, but we will get them done, together."

Johnson received overwhelming support for the table vote, with 359 members voting in favor and only 43 voting against. Just 11 Republicans voted against tabling the measure, along with 32 Democrats.

Greene had been threatening to force a vote on removing Johnson's gavel since late March, but her motion was met with strong resistance from both Democrats and Republicans.

The House GOP side of the chamber erupted in cheers when her move was squashed. Her resolution, known as a motion to vacate the chair, will now have to be voted on or tabled after Greene noticed it as "privileged" on Wednesday night. This means that House leaders have two legislative days to take it up.

Trump's intervention in the matter highlights the divisions within the Republican Party, with Greene representing the more extreme elements of the party and Trump seeking to maintain party unity.

The outcome of Greene's motion will have implications for the future of the Republican leadership and the party's ability to govern effectively.