GOP rep: Greene ‘theater’ has to ‘come to an end’

Rep. Mark Molinaro (R-N.Y.) said the political “theater” of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) must “end,” and perhaps her colleague Mike This appears to be a reference to House Speaker Johnson (R-Ga.)’s imminent threat to expel him. ).

“This constant effort to hold her theater and Congress hostage must end,” Molinaro said Wednesday in an interview on CNN’s “The Source.” “I’m not going to get involved in that.”

“And quite a few of my colleagues, both conservative and moderate, believe enough is enough,” he added. “It’s time to move on and get past this kind of nonsense.”

Green filed a motion late last month seeking to remove Johnson from his leadership role. Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Ky.), an independent-minded liberal, became the second Republican to publicly support the effort on Tuesday, saying he would co-sponsor Greene’s resolution. Stated.

The motion did not force an immediate vote on Mr Johnson’s fate, but it threatens to loom over discussions about how to move forward with aid to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday unveiled the text of a series of bills in a multi-pronged approach to providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and other democratic allies overseas. In defeating a Democratic-backed foreign aid bill passed by the Senate earlier this year, the speaker sought to placate hardline Republican critics and give a more conservative impression on the controversial foreign aid movement..

At the same time, the speaker is introducing a border security bill aimed at bringing more conservatives on board, but it is likely to fail in the Senate.

But his strategy to move around $100 billion in foreign aid has only aggravated the party’s right wing, putting a spotlight on his weak grip on the conference he leads. Mr Johnson will need to rely on Democratic votes to get the package of bills across the finish line.

Molinaro, a freshman lawmaker, called for bipartisan action to support allies overseas.

“We have a bipartisan government, the only way to make good policy better, the only way to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies Israel and Ukraine, the only way to stand against evil, like President Putin, We should do it in a partisan way,” Molinaro said.

“And I want to be recognized for my ability and willingness to work with anyone across the aisle who is sincere and serious about solving the problems facing America and the people I serve.” ” he added.