Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in mutiny attempt against House speaker Mike Johnson

Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to remove Mike Johnson from his position. She met with him twice last week to discuss this. Greene wanted Johnson to defund special counsel Jack Smith, but Johnson said he couldn't do that alone. The Republicans don't have enough power to defund the special counsel because Democrats control the Senate. Johnson is working with other Republicans to control the special counsel's actions. Greene criticized Johnson for not supporting President Trump. She tried to use a rule called the Hastert Rule to remove Johnson, but only a few Republicans supported her. She needed Democrats to help her, but she didn't want their help. Greene spoke with Trump after her plan failed. Johnson stayed in his position after a vote where most Democrats supported him. The Hastert Rule says that House leadership won't vote on legislation without support from the majority of Republicans. Greene wanted Johnson out because she didn't think he was conservative enough. Johnson hopes that the vote will end personal attacks in Congress. Democrats have gained more influence, which upsets some Republicans like Greene. Johnson did the right thing by not letting internal party politics affect his decisions. Congress should focus on important work instead of wasting time on a few members who don't want to work together.