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MAGA Republicans threaten to lay waste to Mike Johnson if he doesn't keep all his promises

Johnson faces a threatened Republican revolt if he does not deliver on promises made to secure votes for the defense authorization bill.

MAGA Republicans threaten to lay waste to Mike Johnson if he doesn't keep all his promises
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a threatened revolt from fellow Republicans if he does not deliver on promises tied to their votes for the National Defense Authorization Act. The promises include stopping certain funding to the Taliban, pursuing a central bank digital currency ban and holding a vote on transgender health care.

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House Speaker facing pressure from Republican members to fulfill promises made during negotiations over the defense authorization bill

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Republican representative who said she was promised a floor vote in exchange for her vote on the defense authorization bill

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State brought in by Johnson to back a promise to Luna

Republican representative describing her agreement with Johnson and threatening opposition to a future spending bill

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