In a surprising turn of events, a third Republican representative has joined the effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona announced his support for the motion to vacate against Johnson, citing concerns about border security and prioritizing America's interests. This development has increased the likelihood that Democrats may need to step in to save Johnson should a vote ensue.

Rep. Gosar's decision to sign onto the motion comes after the House passed a foreign aid package that saw more Democratic votes than Republican support. The aid package encompasses assistance for Israel, Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific region, and other foreign policy priorities. However, its omission of border security provisions has drawn criticism from right-wing hardliners, leading to their backlash against Speaker Johnson.

The move to oust Speaker Johnson has been spearheaded by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who has warned Johnson for weeks regarding a vote on funding for Ukraine. However, Greene has yet to take any action to force a vote or specify a timeline for doing so. Another Republican representative, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, has also expressed support for the resolution.

Despite the mounting pressure, Speaker Johnson has remained unfazed. He has emphasized his commitment to performing his job diligently and not allowing personal consequences to interfere. Furthermore, Johnson clarified that he has not enlisted any Democrats' assistance in his defense, stating that he focuses solely on his responsibilities.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refrained from stating explicitly whether Democrats would intervene to support Johnson, noting that such a decision would depend on the circumstances. Jeffries emphasized the importance of passing the national security legislation in its entirety, while also acknowledging the influential group formed by Greene, Massie, and Gosar.

The House is expected to vote on the final passage of the aid package, including aid for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region, on Saturday. It remains to be seen whether the motion to vacate against Speaker Johnson will be brought forward and how the chips will fall in this increasingly tense political situation.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the House of Representatives to witness the potential consequences of the efforts to remove Speaker Johnson from his post.