In a recent turn of events, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has faced criticism from her Republican colleagues over her unsuccessful bid to remove GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson. Even former President Donald Trump weighed in, expressing his disapproval of Greene's actions.

Greene followed through on her threat to introduce a motion to vacate against the Speaker, citing Johnson's push for foreign aid bills, including providing $61 billion to Ukraine during Russia's invasion of the country. However, her efforts were met with strong opposition.

The House overwhelmingly voted to table the motion by a wide margin of 359-43, with the majority consisting of 196 Republicans and 163 Democrats in favor of killing the proposal. Interestingly, 11 Republicans and 32 Democrats were among the 43 House members who voted against blocking Greene's measure to remove Johnson from his position.

Both the GOP and the Democrats expressed their desire to avoid a repeat of the chaotic situation that occurred when former Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker last October. With the GOP holding a narrow one-seat majority in the House, Greene's motion was destined to fail as the Democrats pledged to side with the Republicans in voting to retain Johnson.

Reportedly, Greene faced backlash from her fellow Republicans upon introducing her motion on the chamber floor, with notable criticism coming from GOP South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson. He emphasized that individuals should choose to handle disappointment in a productive manner, highlighting Greene's decision as destructive.

Several other Republican representatives voiced their disapproval of Greene's actions. New York GOP Rep. Mike Lawler referred to her as "Moscow Marjorie" and claimed that she had gone off the deep end. Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the move to remove McCarthy, justified his decision to table Greene's motion by stating that it could potentially harm the GOP's prospects in the upcoming election.

Even former President Trump expressed his opinion on the matter, acknowledging his admiration for Greene but advising against her efforts to remove the Republican House Speaker. Trump emphasized the need for unity and avoiding disunity that could be portrayed as chaos, which, he argued, would have a negative impact on their electoral success.

Following the House vote to retain Johnson in his role, the Speaker expressed hope that this would mark the end of personality politics and frivolous character assassinations that have plagued the current Congress. Meanwhile, Greene stated that she was not surprised by the outcome, criticizing the Republican Party for aligning with the Democrats and displaying a lack of unity.

In response to Democrats voting to keep Johnson, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries explained their decision as a commitment to solving problems in a bipartisan manner and promoting common sense over chaos. Jeffries defined the extreme MAGA Republicans, including Greene, as agents of chaos, contrasting them with the change agents within the House Democratic Party.

This heated episode sheds light on the divisions within the Republican Party and the dynamics of power within the House of Representatives. As the 2022 elections approach, the repercussions of these actions and reactions will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the future of American politics.