Donald Trump
Trump attacks resigning GOP Reps as cowards and weaklings as majority thins
– Former President Trump criticized GOP House members leaving their seats, impacting the Republican majority
– Trump specifically targeted Rep. Mike Gallagher and former Rep. Ken Buck for their early retirements
– The GOP majority in the House is now down to just a single seat after Gallagher resigns
– Speculation has risen about Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries potentially becoming Speaker due to Republican revolts against Speaker Mike Johnson
– Gallagher’s timing of resignation to avoid a special election has caused backlash within the GOP
– Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for Gallagher’s expulsion, which has not gained support
– Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s vacancy is set to be filled at the end of April
– Gallagher blamed his exit on the dysfunction of the GOP and the prevalence of career politicians in Congress
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