White House refuses to support Speaker Johnson on motion to vacate: “Get ready for the show
The White House Stays Neutral Amid House Speaker Drama
The White House remains on the sidelines of the current House speaker saga, potentially ushering in President Joe Biden’s fourth new House leader during his tenure. The latest twist comes as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) initiated a motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his position.
“Get your popcorn” and “sit tight,” was the cheeky response from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked about Biden’s stance on the motion to vacate.
Johnson, who took over from former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as speaker last autumn, faces this ouster attempt following the passage of a substantial $1.2 trillion bill before the house-republicans-fail-to-find-a-new-leader-washington-photos-of-the-week/” title=”House Republicans unable to select new leader; Washington Week in Photos”>looming government shutdown deadline last Friday.
A Leadership Carousel in Congress
If successful, Greene’s motion could prompt Biden to welcome his fourth House leader since assuming office. Notably, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held the speakership during the initial two years of Biden’s term until the Democrats lost control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections.
- Replacements in House leadership underline the turbulent political climate.
- Johnson’s future hangs in the balance as Congress reconvenes in April.
When probed about whether the White House would intervene to save Johnson’s position, Jean-Pierre reiterated their stance of non-interference. She emphasized faith in Hakeem Jeffries’s leadership, stating that decisions on Johnson’s fate rest with the Democrats.
“We trust Hakeem Jeffries’s leadership. He’s the leader of the Democrats. That is for them to decide on.”
Meanwhile, the White House maintains a hands-off approach, refraining from lobbying efforts in support of Johnson.
For more information on this unfolding story, you can refer to the complete coverage from The Washington Examiner.
To watch the full briefing from Friday, you can view the video below:
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