House Speaker Mike Johnson is navigating internal GOP turmoil by aligning more closely with Donald Trump and key MAGA figures, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Amidst a standstill in the House, Johnson’s efforts to push through party priorities have been stymied, not least by his own party members influenced by Trump’s directives.
Johnson’s strategic moves include a trip to Florida to meet Trump and offering Greene a position in a proposed advisory “kitchen cabinet,” signaling a pivot towards the MAGA faction within the GOP. This comes as Johnson, only six months into his tenure, faces challenges reminiscent of those that led to Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster as House Speaker.
The House’s recent failure to pass a national security surveillance bill, urged by Trump, and resistance against bipartisan cooperation on key issues like Ukraine aid demonstrates the internal conflicts threatening GOP unity and efficacy. Johnson’s political maneuvers aim to secure his position by leveraging Trump’s influence, especially with a “joint announcement” planned at Mar-a-Lago related to “election integrity,” a topic Trump has fixated on since his 2020 election loss.
Johnson’s tenure has been marked by attempts to revisit the Jan. 6 Capitol attack investigations and to manage internal opposition, notably from Greene, who has leveraged procedural threats against him. Greene’s criticisms focus on Johnson’s handling of GOP priorities and her opposition to actions like Ukraine aid, reflecting broader party divisions on foreign policy and surveillance legislation.
Despite the offer to join his advisory cabinet, Greene remains cautious, prioritizing her policy concerns over personal allegiance.
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