‘I’m not resigning’: Johnson in danger as he forges forward on Ukraine, Israel assist

Home Speaker Mike Johnson is forging forward with a plan to attempt to move assist to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that is been tied up in a political battle in Washington for months — however will the transfer value him his job?

Johnson laid out a proposal to separate the $95 billion overseas assist package deal handed by the Senate into three separate payments, one for every nation, and a fourth invoice loaded with conservative priorities.

Johnson spoke with President Joe Biden on Monday earlier than unveiling his plan to his convention, two sources informed ABC Information. A White Home official stated it was ready to see the plan “intimately” earlier than discussing with Democrats the best way to proceed.

However Johnson’s strategy is already inflicting extra rancor with the correct flank of his celebration, as a second member stated Tuesday he would be a part of Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s movement to take away him from the speaker put up.

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., stated he informed Johnson in a closed-door convention assembly he would cosponsor Greene’s movement, which she launched final month. Massie stated he steered Johnson “pre-announce” his resignation so Republicans can get to work on discovering a brand new speaker and keep away from any lapse in management.

ABC Information Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott requested Johnson for his response to Republicans who say that if he does not step apart, they could oust him over this concern.

“I’m not resigning,” Johnson answered. “And it’s, in my opinion, an absurd notion that somebody would deliver a vacate movement once we are merely right here attempting to do our jobs.”

Johnson continued, “It’s not useful to the trigger. It’s not useful to the nation. It doesn’t assist the Home Republicans to advance our agenda.”

It is a growing story. Please verify again for updates.