House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Increasing Criticism and Threats Within GOP

Despite Challenges, Majority of Republicans Continue to Support Johnson's Leadership

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing increasing criticism and threats to his position from within his own party, with some Republicans questioning whether he can maintain his role beyond 2024.
Johnson, who has served as speaker for just three months, is under immediate threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who has openly disparaged him and suggested she may try to remove him from the speakership.
Despite the challenges, Johnson continues to receive support from the majority of Republicans, who are giving him more time to prove his leadership capabilities.
Johnson's tenure has been marked by intense spending negotiations, legislative deadlines, and complex politics over aid to Ukraine and securing the U.S. southern border.
If Republicans lose the House this fall, there's no guarantee that any member of their leadership, including Johnson, would be safe.