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MTG's last act in Congress could be a longshot plot to oust Mike Johnson, report says

Johnson is the subject of a reported effort to remove him, amid accounts of discontent among House Republicans.

MTG's last act in Congress could be a longshot plot to oust Mike Johnson, report says
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly testing support for a bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson before she leaves Congress, though she denied the report. The article describes broader Republican dissatisfaction with Johnson and quotes Elise Stefanik saying he would not have the votes to remain Speaker.

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Mike Johnson
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House Speaker who is the target of the reported effort

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

Representative reportedly considering an effort to remove the Speaker

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who praised Johnson's work as Speaker

Representative and New York gubernatorial candidate who criticized Johnson's support

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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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