Rep. Thomas Massie Opposes Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has publicly declared his refusal to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in an upcoming vote, expressing extreme frustration with Johnson's collaboration with Democrats on issues such as funding for Ukraine. Massie described his stance emphatically during an appearance on Matt Gaetz's new show, stating he would not support Johnson 'even if you can pull all my fingernails out.' Despite former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Johnson, Massie's dissent signifies potential challenges for Johnson in securing majority support, especially with the current Republican margin of 219 to 215 against a unified Democratic bloc. Massie's rejection highlights a growing rift within the Republican Party, with at least 16 Republicans reportedly hesitant to commit to Johnson. The House is scheduled to vote soon, and the outcome is critical for the party's leadership strategy moving forward. Trump's push for a swift resolution in the Speaker election is also tied to broader political implications regarding his own electoral ambitions.