Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, a four-term congressman from Wisconsin, has announced his resignation from Congress, a move that has stirred significant discussion among GOP members and could potentially impact the party's majority. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, alongside others, has publicly urged Gallagher to step down early to allow for a special election, emphasizing the importance of timing for the GOP to retain the seat. Calls have been made to Gallagher's office demanding his resignation before the 9th. Gallagher's resignation is seen as a disruption to Washington's stance against the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting his role in shaping U.S. messaging towards China. House leadership, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), was reportedly aware of Gallagher's potential early departure, with Johnson even encouraging him to reconsider his resignation planned for April 19. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Gallagher's decision, suggesting it was purposeful and jeopardized the GOP majority. The situation has also sparked discussions around the leadership of House Speaker Mike Johnson, amid efforts to avoid another prolonged battle for the Speaker position.
"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.