Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has announced his early resignation from Congress, planned for April 19, a decision known "for weeks" and approved by House leadership. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) encouraged Gallagher to "do anything he can to stay longer," amid concerns over the GOP's slim majority in the House. Gallagher, who had previously announced he would not seek reelection in November, faced criticism for his early departure, described as "intentional, purposeful" by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who suggested he should be expelled. Despite the backlash and leadership's plea, Gallagher's decision remains unchanged. This event raises concerns about the GOP majority being on edge due to early resignations.
.@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)