Republican Representative Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin is resigning his congressional seat, a move that has sparked controversy and concern among GOP members. GOP Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna, speaking on Fox Business, expressed that the timing of Gallagher's departure is problematic, emphasizing the difficulty in filling his seat promptly. Luna publicly urged Gallagher to step down early to allow for a special election. The resignation of Gallagher, a four-term congressman, is seen as likely to disrupt Washington's messaging against the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting the strategic implications of his exit. Calls for Gallagher to resign before the 9th have been echoed by other Republicans, including a reminder from an account associated with Matt Gaetz. House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly encouraged Gallagher to reconsider his planned resignation on April 19, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the GOP majority. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Gallagher's decision to resign, labeling it as detrimental to the Republican majority in Congress.
"A lot of legislators really don't want to have another weeks-long drag out Speaker fight." @iamkylemullins joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss efforts to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. https://t.co/OndQYNa3SZ https://t.co/YHfSlJ3PK8
Marjorie Taylor Greene says that GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher should be expelled because he’s resigning from Congress next month: “What Mike Gallagher did yesterday was intentional, purposeful, and puts our entire majority at risk.” https://t.co/NB77JZ2Q5v
Marjorie Taylor Greene says GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher should be expelled because he’s resigning from Congress next month: “What Mike Gallagher did yesterday was intentional, purposeful, and puts our entire majority at risk.” https://t.co/NB77JZ2Q5v
Rep. Mike Gallagher Leaves GOP, Wisconsinites In The Lurch https://t.co/fmmLyjTMfX
Mike Gallagher's office told me House leadership was aware Gallagher might leave early "for weeks." "The timeline was something House leadership was made aware of and approved," a spokesperson said this week. https://t.co/Mn7ksErWTE
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna reveals she was the one to force out colleague just days before retirement. READ: https://t.co/WLPThkUoWq #House #Congress #FreedomCaucus #politics #news #viral #explorepage https://t.co/XNqEuCrLuq
NEWS: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has spoken with and encouraged Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) to *not* resign Congress on April 19, as planned, and "do anything he can to stay longer," a person familiar with Speaker Johnson's thinking confirms to me @scrippsnews (1/2)
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna admits she wanted ex-Rep. Ken Buck out of House Freedom Caucus - https://t.co/c1uhfCtIxJ
.@realannapaulina Calls on Gallagher to Resign Early for Special Election Reported by @graysonbakich via @Floridianpress https://t.co/NWr0EDuRg3 #FlPol #Florida
Reminder to call @RepGallagher’s office and demand he resign before the 9th. Please retweet @mattgaetz. https://t.co/s4xvj8PIfH
We're hoping Mike Gallagher steps down early: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna | https://t.co/Ed77PQQh50 @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness
Mike Gallagher, the four-term Republican from Wisconsin, is resigning his congressional seat, an exit likely to disrupt Washington’s messaging about his biggest foe: the Chinese Communist Party https://t.co/Q70lkbHApW https://t.co/Q70lkbHApW
1) GOP FL Rep Luna on Fox Business on GOP WI Rep Gallagher departing: The timing could not be worse. And I agree that if he waits that we will essentially not be able to fill that seat. So I would publicly ask for him to do the right thing and step down early.