House Republicans brace for potential resignations following MTG’s surprise departure from Congress.
A senior House Republican predicts that more « explosive early resignations are coming » after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) surprise announcement that she would leave Congress in January.
Several GOP House members privately told Punchbowl News that they were also considering retiring before their terms end, after Greene’s Nov. 21 announcement.
It’s unknown which Republicans are currently pondering resignation, but a feeling that legislators’ needs are being neglected by party leadership and an inability to pass legislation has led some to consider quitting, as they expect the GOP to lose its already slim majority in Congress.
The anonymous GOP lawmaker said that morale amongst the Republican caucus in the House has « never been lower » and called the present situation a « tinder box. »
He also predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) could lose his leadership position before the end of the term due to growing internal tensions in the ranks and said that many blame him and the White House personally.
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage.
