Republicans shouldn't fear a government shutdown and should reject the controversial 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday packed with pork and special giveaways, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said. .
“President Trump and the Republican Party should not fear a government shutdown. The next election is in two years,” he began.
“In 1995, he was the first member of Congress to be re-elected after experiencing two shutdowns.” [sic] Schumer may need shock therapy [sic] and the Democratic Party [sic] “To see that President Trump is serious about draining the swamp,” he added.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is among those “fully committed” to shutting down the government.
“Thank you @newtgingrich! I'm fully committed,” she said.
“As far as I'm concerned, the government may shut down until January 20th. And we must stand firm against the American people to stop this madness!! No matter what ” she continued, even issuing a thinly veiled threat to draw support from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), who negotiated the bill for Republicans.
“Even if we have to elect a new leader. I'm all in,” she added.
In fact, Mr. Johnson's speaking ability is in a state of flux following the conservatives. made It's clear they can't support the spending deal he negotiated that includes pay increases for Congress and MPs. regulations Allow members to opt out of Obamacare.
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) was the first to come out. say He has announced that he will support someone other than Johnson in the presidential election to be held on January 3, 2025.
Massey: “I’ll vote for someone else.” saidaccording to Politico. “I have a few things on my mind. I'm not going to say anything yet.”
With everything hanging in the balance, Republicans hope a quick and clean resolution continues. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) met with Johnson and tried to sort out the problems with the agreement.
