Democrats vow to destroy Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust Mike Johnson

Washington DC - House Democratic leadership have announced that the party plans to save Speaker Mike Johnson if Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene moves forward with her efforts to vacate him.

On Tuesday, House Democratic leaders issued a statement declaring they would save Speaker Mike Johnson (l.) if Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to oust him.
On Tuesday, House Democratic leaders issued a statement declaring they would save Speaker Mike Johnson (l.) if Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to oust him.  © Collage: Kent Nishimura / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP & Mandel NGAN / AFP

On Tuesday, the leaders – which included House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar – issued a joint statement, bringing Greene's effort to a screeching halt.

"At this moment, upon completion of our national security work, the time has come to turn the page on this chapter of Pro-Putin Republican obstruction," the leaders wrote.

"We will vote to table Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Motion to Vacate the Chair. If she invokes the motion, it will not succeed."

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That same day, Johnson was asked about the statement during a press conference, and he insisted he had "not requested assistance from anyone."

Last month, Greene submitted a motion to vacate Johnson, as she has taken issue with his willingness to work with Democrats by allowing aid for Ukraine to remain in a recent funding bill.

MTG has faced heightened criticism from her colleagues and conservative media for her effort, as it could have resulted in Republicans losing their already thin majority in the House if Democrats did not decide to save Johnson.

Despite the hate, she has remained adamant about wanting to see Johnson axed but has refused to commit to pushing her motion to a vote.

Marjorie Taylor Greene refuses to back down

Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the Democrats' plan to protect the House Speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the Democrats' plan to protect the House Speaker.  © KENT NISHIMURA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Greene responded to the statement on social media, accusing Johnson of making a "slimy back room deal" with Democrats for them to save him, and seemingly teasing that she still plans to move forward with her effort.

"If the Democrats want to elect him Speaker (and some Republicans want to support the Democrats' chosen Speaker), I'll give them the chance to do it," she argued.

"I'm a big believer in recorded votes because putting Congress on record allows every American to see the truth and provides transparency to our votes.

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"Americans deserve to see the Uniparty on full display," she added. "I'm about to give them their coming out party!"

Earlier this month, the Georgia representative accused Johnson of secretly working for the Democrats, even putting forth allegations of "blackmail."

Cover photo: Collage: Kent Nishimura / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP & Mandel NGAN / AFP

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