House Republicans successfully sidestepped one potential crisis last week, but another challenge is on the horizon.
On Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson rose to the occasion, navigating the slim GOP majority and internal dissent to retain his position, largely thanks to the significant influence of President-elect Donald Trump.
Had there been a delay in electing a speaker, it could have postponed the Monday joint session of Congress meant to certify the results of the presidential election.
Currently, a severe snowstorm is heading towards Washington, D.C., with the National Weather Service forecasting an accumulation of six to twelve inches of snow from Sunday night into Tuesday morning.
Members of Congress were advised to remain in town over the weekend, according to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) in a post on the social media site X, yet many chose to depart.
“On Jan. 6, we confirm President Trump’s election!” she declared. “I’ll be there regardless of the snowfall, and every single Republican should be too!!”
Greene is well-known for her promotion of conspiracy theories related to weather phenomena.
This MAGA supporter attracted attention earlier in October by claiming that Hurricane Helene, which resulted in the loss of over 230 lives across six states, was orchestrated as a scheme to sabotage the presidential election.
“Yes, they can manipulate the weather,” she asserted on the social media site X at that time. “It’s absurd for anyone to claim it’s impossible.”
It remained uncertain who “they” referred to back in October, or whether “they” continued to manipulate the weather over the weekend. Regardless, Greene is determined not to be deterred.
“I’m present and will walk to the Capitol if necessary,” she wrote.
