Trump administration Mike Johnson House Speaker Ukraine aid discharge petitions political impotence

Each House speakership develops its own distinct character shaped by both triumphs and setbacks. Nancy Pelosi, for example, is remembered for her iron-fisted leadership over her majority, overcoming internal party challenges to advance landmark legislation such as the Affordable Care Act.

Paul Ryan and John Boehner also left their mark, passing significant bills and later securing lucrative opportunities outside Congress. Kevin McCarthy, however, faced a different fate. His inability to suppress internal rebellion led to his removal as Speaker, leaving him without the post-leadership opportunities enjoyed by his predecessors.

Mike Johnson’s speakership stands apart from these predecessors. His primary strategy has been to relinquish as much power and decision-making as possible to the White House, resulting in a legacy defined by political impotence.

In recent months, a rare bipartisan spirit has emerged among frustrated House members. They have increasingly turned to the rarely used discharge petitions to bypass Johnson’s leadership. The latest such bill directly challenges the Donald Trump administration on a policy area central to the MAGA movement: aid to Ukraine.

Source: The Bulwark
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