Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Ky.) appears to be taking issue with President-elect Trump's support for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), saying in a social media post He has criticized him as a “potato,” just like President Biden.
“While I respect and support President Trump, I think his support for Mike Johnson will fare just as well as his support for Speaker of the House Paul Ryan,” Massey posted on Monday. on social platform.
Massey made the post not long after President Trump expressed his complete and utter support for Johnson early Monday.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a new speaker on Friday, and Trump's endorsement is seen as a key moment for Johnson.
President Trump said Johnson is a “good, hard-working, and religious man” and that he trusts the Louisiana lawmaker to “do the right thing.”
Mr. Massey has publicly said he will not support Mr. Johnson and appears unfazed by Mr. Trump's support.
In a post on Monday, Massey said Johnson had sent money to Ukraine for the war against Russia and partnered with Democrats to “authorize spying on Americans,” alleging the speaker had depleted the budget. did.
“Democrats have been ignoring the fact that Joe Biden is a potato for months,” Massey said in a follow-up post Monday. They convinced themselves that this was the correct method. It was too late for them to recognize the Emperor's statement.” Republicans are doing the same thing by keeping Speaker Mike Johnson. ”
If Mr Massey votes against Mr Johnson, the Speaker can give Mr Johnson just one more vote against him if all members of the House are present.
Several other conservatives had no intention of voting for Mr. Johnson.
Massey previously told The Hill that he would not support Johnson because of “all the frustrations I had this summer trying to get out of the house.” He also cited the recent continuing resolution bill as another reason to criticize Speaker Johnson.
