Jonah Goldberg is well-known in conservative media circles. He played a key role in founding the National Review Online in 1998 and also founded The Dispatch. National Review Online The Dispatch LA TimesA growing number of conservatives are fed up with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and her anti-LGBTQ+ views.
On CNN, Goldberg talked about Greene's attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for working with Democrats to fund the federal government, noting that only a few far-right Republicans support her.
Goldberg mentioned that Donald Trump publicly supported Johnson, suggesting that Greene's actions could be damaging for the Republican party.
During a panel discussion, Goldberg remarked that other Republicans are hesitant to join Greene, as they do not want to be associated with her extreme views and actions.
Donald Trump expressed support for Speaker Mike Johnson, indicating his concern about the situation. Trump said he thinks Johnson is trying hard.Goldberg stated that Trump's support for Johnson stems from his worry that Republicans might be influenced by Greene's actions. him look bad.”
During a CNN discussion, Lulu Garcia-Navarro asked about Greene's plan to move forward with her resolution to remove Johnson from the speakership.
Garcia-Navarro pointed out that Greene's actions are causing problems for Trump and jeopardizing her position within the party.
Goldberg dryly commented that Greene is not a strategic thinker and instead lives in the moment, suggesting that she has a short attention span and is heavily influenced by internet culture.
Greene's motion to vacate Johnson has angered fellow Republicans, as she could potentially force a vote to remove him from the speakership, causing division within the party.
Last week, Fox News columnist Liz Peek criticized Greene for her dramatic behavior and described her as an 'idiot' in her column's headline.Fox News columnist Liz Peek denounced Greene’s “drama queen energy” and “self-serving showmanship.” In the headline of her column, she called Greene “an idiot.”
Liz Peek urged Greene and others to stop internal party conflicts and instead utilize the democratic process by voting against issues they oppose, advising Greene to put aside her personal agenda.
House Republicans, including Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), have criticized Greene's efforts to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, labeling it as a mistake and opposing her actions.
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) called Greene's attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson abhorrent, expressing his opposition to her actions. The Hill.
Earlier this month, Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) delivered perhaps the most harsh criticism of Greene’s actions, telling CNN, “No one cares about Marjorie Taylor Greene's words or thoughts. She's acting alone, seeking attention and wants attention.”
But Greene remains defiant. Just yesterday, she said that Johnson “FULLY FUNDED the DOJ that is prosecuting J6 defendants and President Trump!!!” when Johnson posted a message in support of the January 6 insurrectionists.
“Stop lying and pandering to these poor people,” she told Johnson. “Resign!”
