Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., accused his fellow Republican lawmaker, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., of holding Congress “hostage” after she called to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
Greene last month introduced what’s known as a “motion to vacate,” which, if passed, would boot Johnson from the speakership. The effort picked up steam this week after Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced he supports it, calling out Johnson shortly after he unveiled a plan to deliver foreign aid to U.S. allies.
But Greene’s push drew condemnation from many Republican lawmakers, especially after the House was frozen for weeks after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted last year.
Molinaro was asked during an interview with CNN on Wednesday about the consequences of Republican infighting, particularly for GOP lawmakers facing tough reelection battles.
“I want to be judged by my ability and willingness to work across the aisle with anyone who’s honest and earnest about solving the problems that face America and the people I serve,” he said.
Asked if he believes Greene is “honest and earnest,” Molinaro told CNN that “her theater, and this constant effort to hold Congress hostage, has to come to an end.”
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