Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is reportedly gauging support for a late-stage effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to multiple sources familiar with the conversations who spoke with MS NOW.
These sources say Greene has been quietly approaching colleagues to see whether she can assemble the nine Republican members required under current House rules to initiate a motion to vacate the speaker’s chair. The higher threshold was adopted to prevent a repeat of the chaotic ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy two years ago.
“Marjorie is approaching members to get to nine who will oust the speaker,” one source said. “And if we don’t get moving on codifying Trump’s agenda, anything can happen.”
Greene, however, publicly denied the report, criticizing MS NOW journalists who questioned her about it and insisting she is not organizing against Johnson.
“I’m not interested in participating in your story,” she said.
The claims arrive amid heightened tensions between Greene and Johnson. She has repeatedly attacked the speaker over the GOP’s shutdown strategy and health care approach, and earlier this week accused him on CNN of marginalizing Republican women.
Even if Greene were to attempt to unseat Johnson, the effort would face steep odds. She would need the support of at least eight other Republicans willing to trigger another leadership fight, and her planned departure from Congress in early January leaves little time to mount a coordinated challenge.
Some conservatives who share Greene’s frustrations say House Republicans have fallen short on key policy goals despite controlling the chamber. Others warn that reopening a speaker fight late in the year could destabilize the House during a critical legislative period.
The episode exposes deepening rifts within the GOP — between lawmakers who demand closer alignment with President Trump and those who worry about preserving institutional stability.
Even the rumors themselves show how hard it has become for Johnson to keep his conference in line these days.
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She needs to keep her mouth shut and go on her merry way.
What is Marjorie Taylor Greene problem, is she going through menopause or is she just full of hate?
Lost all respect for Rep. Greene when she decided to quit before her term ended. It’s OK to have a different opinion from the Speaker, but at some point she needs to realize that others do not agree with her and she just looks narcissistic and in search of clicks before she fades into the political sunset. Y’all need to start acting like you’re on the same team while we have a chance to show voters that a GOP House can solve problems.