Former President Trump praised Speaker Johnson at a private donor luncheon, urging colleagues to support him amidst challenges from Rep. Greene. Johnson, who declined to comment on his discussions with Greene, described their recent talks as a 'productive conversation' aimed at unifying differing factions within the party. Despite these ongoing discussions, Greene has not yet initiated a motion to vacate Johnson's position but plans to meet with him again.
From colleague Kelly Phares. Johnson on meeting with Greene. Says it was a "Productive conversation. I think we can get everyone in the same page so I'm working on that." Johnson says Trump did not call into the meeting but he did speak with him today.
After meeting for two hours, Reps. Greene and Massie emerge from Speaker Johnson's office only to say that they will meet again tomorrow. Greene did not say whether a resolution came close to being reached.
NEWS — does not appear MTG will trigger motion to vacate tonight Says she will meet with SPEAKER again tomorrow
Speaker Johnson, walking from the floor back to his office, declines to comment on what he’ll be talking about with MTG today https://t.co/av4SCJPaDF
Trump praised Speaker Johnson at a private donor luncheon Saturday, saying Johnson is “doing a very good job” and that colleagues should “leave him alone” days before Rep. Greene tries to oust him from the job @marianne_levine @jdawsey1 & @maeganvaz report https://t.co/qogyD5K7r5