"The fact is that Mike Johnson inherited a disaster when Matt Gaetz and several of my colleagues teamed up with 208 Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy, which will go down as the single stupidest thing I've ever seen in politics," Lawler said Sunday on ABC News' 'This Week.' This highlights the significant turmoil and challenges that Johnson faces in his leadership role, compounded by recent controversial decisions made by his colleagues that jeopardize his position.
"Mike Johnson is arguably the most conservative speaker that's ever been elected to the office," Lawler said before praising the job Johnson has done "despite the best efforts of some of these same people" who now want him ousted. This quote underlines the belief that Johnson's conservative credentials are unmatched, while also shedding light on the internal conflicts within the party.
"I'm not going to bend to their will," Lawler said of those pushing to remove Johnson. "So, if they think somehow that they are going to end up in a stronger position by removing Mike Johnson, they're not." This statement signals Lawler's firm stance against the dissenters and warns them of potential consequences for their actions, reiterating the need for unity.
"We can't get anything done unless we have a speaker, including certifying President Trump's election on January 6th. So, to waste time over a non-substantial battle is simply irresponsible at this moment," Lawler emphasized. This remark stresses the urgency for Congress to focus on critical issues, rather than engage in political infighting that disrupts their work.
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