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MTG hatches plot to oust Mike Johnson before she hits the exits: report

Johnson is the target of the reported effort to gather support for a motion to vacate the speakership.

MTG hatches plot to oust Mike Johnson before she hits the exits: report
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Dec 11, 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly sounding out House Republicans about support for a motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson’s chair as she prepares to leave Congress. The effort would require nine Republican signers under House rules described in the article.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker whose position is reportedly threatened by Greene’s effort

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

Representative reportedly seeking support for a motion to vacate the House speaker’s chair

Greene's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose agenda is referenced and who recently called Greene a “traitor”

Matt Gaetz
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Former representative described as leading the 2023 effort that removed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker

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

Former Speaker removed after the 2023 motion to vacate

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Reports Say Greene Is Weighing Effort to Remove Mike Johnson

Reports say Marjorie Taylor Greene is exploring Republican support for a bid to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson before she leaves Congress; Greene denies the reported effort. Left-leaning outlets situate the reported move amid complaints about Johnson’s leadership. Center outlets’ coverage of the effort includes Greene’s denial and her economic concerns, while other coverage here focuses on Johnson’s health-care proposals and expiring subsidies.

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