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'Explosive resignations' to rock GOP as reps tire of being treated 'like garbage': insider

An anonymous Republican says Johnson enabled the treatment of members and predicts he could lose the speakership.

'Explosive resignations' to rock GOP as reps tire of being treated 'like garbage': insider
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announced retirement is being cited as a sign of wider Republican frustration, while an anonymous senior Republican warns that more resignations could follow. Punchbowl News reports that Mike Johnson’s leadership and the GOP’s narrow House majority may be at risk.

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Speaker of the House blamed by a Republican source for allowing members to be mistreated

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

Representative who announced her retirement from Congress

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Mark E. Green
Former U.S. Representative (R-TN)

Former representative whose Tennessee seat is the subject of a special election

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose priorities and relationship with House Republicans are discussed

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Governor-elect whose former House seat is to be filled in a special election

Sylvester Turner
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Late representative whose Texas seat is to be filled in a special election

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president mentioned in connection with the New Jersey district’s past election result

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Retirement as Republicans Weigh Exits

Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her retirement, and reports describe anonymous Republicans warning that more House members may leave and that Mike Johnson’s speakership could be at risk amid the party’s narrow majority. Left-leaning outlets emphasize anonymous Republicans’ claims that members are being mistreated and warn that Johnson’s leadership is at risk. Right-leaning outlets make a similar link between Greene’s departure, Republican discontent and possible exits, while also discussing vacancies and special elections.

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