In a recent War Room Podcast hosted by Steve Bannon, Republican Representative Lauren Boebert hinted that House Speaker Mike Johnson could join the fate of the previous House Speaker and be the next to be ousted. Steve Bannon has also blasted Johnson over his comments concerning Biden’s election being the will of God. Now, as lawmakers scramble to avert a government shutdown, Johnson finds himself in the same position as his predecessor, McCarthy. Will he survive?
MAGA Republicans Are Against Johnson Supporting a CR
House Speaker Johnson now faces a situation reminiscent of his predecessor, McCarthy, before his removal. The specter of a government shutdown looms large unless a continuing resolution (CR) is swiftly passed to ensure funding. Complicating matters, MAGA Republicans are applying pressure on Johnson, refusing to support the CR and advocating for a government shutdown.
Next Deadline Set for March
In January, bipartisan support propelled a new short-term federal spending bill through the House and Senate. This latest continuing resolution (CR) extends federal government operations into February, with new deadlines set for March.
Third CR Passed by Congress to Avoid Shutdown
Congress must pass the annual federal appropriations bills for FY 2024, ensuring the government’s uninterrupted function. Remarkably, this marks the third CR passed by Congress this fiscal year to stave off a government shutdown.
Boebert Hints Johnson May Be Ousted
Now Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, best known for her Beetlejuice scandal, has hinted that Johnson may face the same doom as McCarthy and be ousted from his role.
Boebert Claims She Plays a Pivotal Role
According to a report from Business Insider, the GOP Representative appeared on Steve Bannon’s far-right “War Room” podcast, during which she reportedly claimed she played “a major hand in adjusting the House rule book in January 2023,” according to the article. The article further highlighted that these rule modifications would streamline the process, requiring only one individual to submit a motion to oust the House Speaker.
“Lever of Accountability” Could Be Used Against Johnson
As Business Insider reported, Boebert didn’t provide names but hinted that some of her Republican counterparts had implied that the “lever of accountability” could be used against Johnson if the “House continued to operate inefficiently.”
Boebert Claims “We Need Leadership”
Boebert reportedly stated in the podcast with Bannon, “I don’t want to get there, but we need leadership,” adding, “We have to have some follow-through on the promises that we have made to the American people.”
McCarthy Ousted Over Preventing Government Shutdown
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, led the efforts to eliminate McCarthy in what the Daily Beast reported was a “vendetta” against the former Speaker over an ethics investigation. Originally, Gaetz stated he voted to oust McCarthy over agreeing on a funding deal with Democrats to keep the government operational and prevent a shutdown.
The First House Speaker to Lose His Role
McCarthy was the first House Speaker in US history to be removed from his role. The 216-210 vote plunged Congress into chaos as they scrambled to elect a new Speaker. Lauren Boebert voted against removing McCarthy, although she stated she was unhappy with McCarthy’s “broken promises, secret deals, and failed leadership.”
Ousting Johnson Would Make History
Should Boebert or another GOP representative file a motion to remove Johnson from his position as House Speaker, and if he is indeed ousted through a House vote, it would mark an unprecedented event, never seen before.
Bannon Lashes Out at Johnson
Right-wing War Room podcast host Steve Bannon lashed out at Johnson recently when reporters asked him if he thought Biden became president because of God’s will.
Johnson States Biden’s Presidency Was “God’s Will”
Bannon exploded over Johnson’s comments to reporters when he agreed that Biden’s presidency “must have been God’s will” during a press conference.
Johnson Would Make “Heads Blow Up”
Steve Bannon, during his podcast, claimed that Johnson’s statements would make “heads blow up,” adding that “he’s [Biden] an illegitimate president!” Bannon questioned if Johnson had “lost his mind” and repeated claims made by Trump that there was election interference.
God Did Not Rise Biden Up, Claims Bannon
Bannon continued his rant, “Joe Biden’s not a legitimate President of the United States,” declaring, “No to the Speaker. So no, God did not raise him [Biden] up.”
Bannon Calls on Johnson to Shut down Government
Bannon then voiced his approval for a government shutdown in a statement pointed at Johnson. “The framers and the founders gave you the power of the purse. Shut it down,” he ranted.
Boebert Claims Celebrities Are “Buying” Her District
Boebert is also facing struggles in her reelection as a representative for Colorado and has claimed that Hollywood A-listers such as Barbra Streisand and Ryan Reynolds are “trying to buy” her congressional district in their donations to her rival, Democrat Adam Frisch. She aired her views on Bannon’s podcast, declaring her district was “not for sale.”
Boebert Switches District to Sidestep Rival
Boebert declared her decision to switch districts, citing her aim to champion and promote conservative principles. Moving from Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District to the 4th, she strategically sidesteps a challenge from her opponent, Frisch. Boebert’s new focus will be on vying for Rep. Ken Buck’s seat, as he has confirmed he will not seek reelection.
The District Is Not for Sale, Shut down Hollywood Elite
In a further call to “shut down” anyone she disagrees with, Boebert has also made calls to shut down the Hollywood elite. “We have to shut down the Hollywood elites who are trying to buy my current district,” adding, “It shows you that Hollywood is trying to buy their way into Congress,” Boebert declared.
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