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Marjorie Taylor Greene's farewell gift to Mike Johnson: a longshot plot to oust him

Greene is reported to be testing support for a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, though she denies doing so.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's farewell gift to Mike Johnson: a longshot plot to oust him
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly testing support for a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, though she denies trying to build support for one. The effort faces a high threshold, limited time and likely opposition from Republicans who expect it to fail.

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

Representative reported to be gauging support for a motion to remove the Speaker

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker targeted by the reported effort to trigger a motion to vacate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who expressed support for Johnson

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who joined Greene in a previous effort to remove Johnson

House Minority Leader who discussed Democrats’ possible response to a motion

Kevin McCarthy
Former U.S. Representative (R-CA)

Former Speaker whose removal is cited as recent history

Representative who publicly questioned whether Johnson could retain the speakership

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Greene Reportedly Seeks Votes for Motion to Vacate Johnson

Greene was reportedly sounding out Republicans about a motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson before leaving Congress, though she denied organizing such a move. Left-leaning outlets frame it as a parting move against Johnson before Greene leaves Congress. Center outlets chiefly pair the report that she sought support with her denial. Right-leaning outlets portray the reported move as a threat to Johnson or the Republican Party and criticize Greene’s political judgment.

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