Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) criticized Republicans for refusing to support House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s attempt to regain the gavel in the House.
“This is an incredibly stupid and suicidal strategy. … These people need psychologists,” Gingrich said during a Fox News appearance Friday afternoon.
His comments came after days of criticism of Republican lawmakers who have distanced themselves from supporting President-elect Trump for a second term for Johnson.
“I don't understand what contrarian House Republicans think they can gain by opposing Speaker Mike Johnson,” Gingrich wrote in the article. Tuesday's post on social media platform X.
“They don't have anyone to get more votes. They risk destroying President Trump's election victory on January 6,” he added, declaring the Republican group “an ally of the Democratic Party.” .
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) fired back. long post It outlined why Johnson was not the best person for the job.
In the first round of voting on Friday, Mr. Johnson lost the election after losing the support of three key Republicans, including Mr. Massey.
Lawmakers are expected to hold a second vote after deadlocking Friday afternoon.
