Jeffries: Some Democrats Would Likely Shield GOP Speaker Johnson From Removal Over Ukraine Aid Vote
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said a "reasonable number" of House Democrats would likely protect Speaker Mike Johnson from removal if he allowed a vote on Ukraine aid.
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This would protect Johnson from facing the same fate as former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was the subject of a motion to vacate the speaker role.
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Jeffries said Democrats have not formally discussed saving Johnson, but believes some would based on "informal conversations."
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to seek Johnson's removal if he allows a vote on continuing Ukraine aid funding.
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Jeffries was pressed on his comments and replied "You can interpret it any way you want to interpret it," not directly confirming Democrats would rescue Johnson.