Speaker Mike Johnson is facing challenges to his leadership as several Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), have will not support Speaker Mike Johnson in his reelection. Massie’s decision reflects deeper divisions within the GOP as the party grapples with internal dissatisfaction.
Massie took to X to criticize Johnson, likening him to former Speaker Paul Ryan. Massie expressed concerns about Johnson’s compromises with Democrats risk alienating voters and jeopardizing the Republican majority.
I respect and support President Trump, but his endorsement of Mike Johnson is going to work out about as well as his endorsement of Speaker Paul Ryan. We’ve seen Johnson partner with the democrats to send money to Ukraine, authorize spying on Americans, and blow the budget. pic.twitter.com/6Y7GAkcBzJ
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 30, 2024
Any person orchestrating a “celebration” like the one depicted below should NEVER be Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson is an America Last RINO
THANK YOU Massie, @chiproytx & others for standing up against this swamp creature https://t.co/oYmYXZkvV1
— Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) December 31, 2024
The speaker vote on Friday will determine whether Johnson retains his position. With Republicans holding a slim majority, Johnson cannot afford to lose more than one GOP vote. A failure to elect a speaker would delay critical business, including certifying the Electoral College results.
Speaker Johnson enlisted a majority of Democrats to override a majority of Republicans so he could:
1) pass an omnibus that spends more than Pelosi did, including a new FBI building.
2) reauthorize warrantless spying on Americans
3) send $60 billion to Ukraine
Unforgivable. pic.twitter.com/eSKWcJdu5t
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 28, 2024
How much more do Republicans need to see to understand Johnson is fully compromised? Democrat Congressman Jerrold Nadler endorses saving Mike Johnson as Speaker.
“We should save him”
“We can’t permit him to be punished for doing the right thing” pic.twitter.com/MkAf47U9Cz— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 6, 2024
Johnson’s recent spending bill negotiations with Democrats have been a point of contention among conservatives. The bill passed with strong Democratic support but faced opposition from 34 Republicans, further fracturing party unity.
For months Democrats ignored the fact that Joe Biden was a potato.
They convinced themselves that keeping him around was the pragmatic way to win the day. Too late did they admit the emperor had no clothes.
Republicans are doing the same thing by keeping Speaker Mike Johnson.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 30, 2024
JUST IN: Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly falls short of support from five GOP representatives.
The list of dissenters includes Andy Harris, Andy Biggs, Victoria Spartz, Chip Roy, and Thomas Massie.
Johnson’s bid for Speaker faces a critical hurdle, as the slim GOP majority… pic.twitter.com/DhoMsQTuqb
— Hank ™ (@HANKonX) December 31, 2024
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Johnson, calling him a “good, hardworking, religious man” and urging the GOP to back his leadership. However, Trump’s endorsement has not quelled concerns among members like Massie and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), who remain skeptical of Johnson’s approach.
We The People reject Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House.
Thomas Massie is the only candidate qualified for the position. pic.twitter.com/Tp49OJkb0o
— Chadwick Paul (@thechadwickpaul) December 30, 2024
Mike Johnson doesn't have the votes right now, Massie is a no, Crenshaw is a yes
We can not have him making deals with Hakeem Jeffries, The deals have to be made with the Republican conference, and that's not what we saw in the last 2 wks
Do you want a new Speaker on Jan 3rd pic.twitter.com/1dYWtFwylI
— @Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) December 28, 2024
The outcome of Friday’s vote will determine the party’s ability to move forward with its legislative agenda.
No Member legislating the removal of President Trump's Secret Service protection should serve on the Task Force investigating Trump's near assassination.
These members have already displayed politicized malice, and Speaker Johnson should block their appointments. pic.twitter.com/WaU2kiY1QP
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) July 24, 2024
Rep. Massie says he will not support Mike Johnson for speaker as next Congress set to convene Friday | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/2e2CyveivH
— WLWT (@WLWT) December 31, 2024
