Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts motion to vacate Mike Johnson will fail

Published March 24, 2024 3:18pm ET



Former speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy believes his successor, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is safe for now.

Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA) has filed a motion to vacate Johnson over the passage of a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, but McCarthy said it’s nothing to worry about on Sunday.

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