Rep. Mike Gallagher's decision to resign from Congress has sparked controversy and concern within the Republican Party, with implications for the GOP's control of the House. Gallagher, who had previously announced he would not seek reelection in November, opted to leave early, a move that has angered his colleagues due to its potential impact on the Republicans' thin majority. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly encouraged Gallagher to reconsider his resignation, scheduled for April 19, and to stay longer. However, Gallagher's office confirmed that his timeline for departure was approved by House leadership weeks in advance. This situation has led to criticism from within the party, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suggesting Gallagher should be expelled for jeopardizing the GOP majority, stating his action "puts our entire majority at risk." The early resignation has raised questions about the possibility of the House control flipping to the Democrats, further highlighting the tensions within the party.
.@RepGallagher decision to leave House unchanged despite plea from leadership https://t.co/xyyPWkh38T https://t.co/xyyPWkh38T
With Democrats holding a one-seat majority and defending seats from Maryland to Arizona, control of the Senate could easily flip to the Republicans. Here are the Senate races to watch in 2024. https://t.co/lohlgJnC8q
“With Democrats holding a one-seat majority and defending seats from Maryland to Arizona, control of the Senate could easily flip to the G.O.P.” via @NYTimes https://t.co/A4fxBUDcxr
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
Could House control flip to the Democrats? Early resignations leave GOP majority on edge https://t.co/0pis9wod6K
He had announced he would not seek reelection in November but ultimately decided to leave early, angering his colleagues because his departure further reduced Republicans' thin control of the House. https://t.co/9KvahoixjH
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
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)