Republican Lawmaker: GOP Seen as a Joke by Some

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently stirred things up by claiming that many people view Republicans as a laughing stock. She said this in a video, where she expressed her frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. The internet quickly reacted, with some users agreeing that the GOP has been mocked for years. Others pointed out that while some people take Greene seriously, it's a problem for the country. Greene also criticized Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of helping Democrats and the Biden administration. She believed that Johnson had hindered Republicans' influence on legislation. However, her attempt to remove Johnson from his position was quickly dismissed by Congress, with a majority voting against her motion. Johnson responded by saying that the incident was just another day in politics and hoped that the Congress could move past such events. Greene, on the other hand, saw the vote as a sign of unity among Republicans and their willingness to work with Democrats. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries explained that the Democrats supported Johnson to avoid further chaos in the House. He described Greene and other extreme Republicans as "chaos agents. " Former President Trump, a supporter of Johnson, also encouraged unity within the party.