Members of the far-right faction of the party are coalescing around nominating a House Speaker more attuned to their concerns and desired conservative results.
A contingent of far-right House Republicans are plotting an attempt to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker as early as next week, a move that would throw the chamber into further disarray in the middle of a potential government shutdown, according to four people familiar with the effort who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private talks.
Emmer, according to two people who have spoken to him, has not indicated whether he would want to pursue the speakership or support a measure to oust McCarthy.in a statement. “I have zero interest in palace intrigue. End of discussion.” Matt Gaetz from Florida, a consistent McCarthy foil, has twice on the House floor, as recently as this week,
Multiple Republican members of Congress said they had conversations with Emmer about their plan to position him as the replacement for McCarthy.
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