Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempt to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position was decisively rejected on Wednesday, as the House voted 359-43 to table her motion to vacate. The bid prompted a response from former President Donald Trump, who took to Truth Social to address the situation and call for Republican unity and discipline.

While expressing his admiration for Greene’s spirit and fighting spirit, Trump emphasized the need for the GOP to stand together against what he referred to as “the Radical Left Democrats.” He pointed out that with a slim majority in the House, the Republican Party is not well-positioned to support a motion to vacate at this time.

Message from President Trump. He called for unity and to focus on winning, then we will get things done together. pic.twitter.com/TE596T1fZB

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Trump highlighted the party’s strong showing in presidential polls and warned that any display of disunity could be perceived as chaos, potentially harming their prospects in upcoming elections. He praised Johnson as “a good man” and expressed regret that certain actions had not been taken sooner but stressed the importance of working together to achieve their shared goals.

Among the 43 members who voted against tabling Greene’s motion, 11 were Republicans and 32 were Democrats, with seven members voting present. The overwhelming rejection of the motion underscores the importance of maintaining party unity and discipline, especially given the challenges Republicans face with a narrow majority in the House.

As the party looks to build on its momentum and secure victories in the 2024 elections, Trump’s call for collaboration and his endorsement of Johnson serve as a reminder that internal divisions and public displays of discord could undermine their efforts. By presenting a united front and focusing on their shared objectives, Republicans hope to capitalize on their strong polling numbers and appeal to a broad range of voters.

The failed attempt to oust Johnson and Trump’s subsequent response highlight the delicate balance that the Republican Party must strike as it navigates the challenges of governing with a slim majority while also preparing for the upcoming elections. By heeding Trump’s call for unity and discipline, Republicans aim to project an image of strength and cohesion, even in the face of internal disagreements and challenges from their political opponents.