Trumpworld allies oppose threats to oust 'MAGA' Mike Johnson: report

According to multiple news outlets, House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is facing potential opposition from hardline Republican members of his party who are threatening to oust him from his leadership position. This comes as McCarthy is set to hold a joint press conference with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on April 15, where they will promote House legislation aimed at banning non-U.S. citizens from voting in U.S. elections.

The proposed legislation, which is already a criminal felony in the United States for non-citizens to vote, is part of the Republican Party's efforts to address election integrity concerns. However, McCarthy's decision to align himself closely with Trump, who is facing his first criminal trial on April 15 on charges related to hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign, has raised eyebrows among some in his own party.

According to an Axios report published on April 11, sources close to Trump are expressing concerns about the prospects of another speakership fight within the GOP, which could result in uncertain outcomes. The sources believe that McCarthy's close association with Trump could harm the Republican Party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections.

The speakership fight refers to an internal power struggle within the Republican Party that occurred in 2015 when John Boehner resigned from his position as Speaker of the House. McCarthy ultimately emerged as the winner of that contest, but the process was contentious and lengthy. Some hardline conservatives in the party opposed McCarthy due to his perceived lack of commitment to their ideological agenda.

The current situation is similar in that McCarthy is once again facing opposition from conservative members of his party who question his leadership and his alliance with Trump. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, but it could potentially lead to another contentious and lengthy fight for the speakership.

It is important to note that these reports are based on anonymous sources and have not been confirmed by McCarthy or Trump themselves. The situation is developing and will likely continue to be a topic of discussion in the coming days.