Freedom Caucus urges McCarthy to force vote to overthrow Pelosi

A bloc of House Tories pressed the minority leader on Friday Kevin mccarthyKevin McCarthyDemocrats Move Forward with Jan. 6 Inquiry, Consider Further GOP Reinforcements GOP Banks Polish Mark with Pelosi Veto Meghan McCain on Pelosi, Fights McCarthy: “I Think They’re All Bad” MORE (R-Calif.) To force a floor vote by next week to oust the president Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiDemocrats Go Forward with Jan. 6 Inquiry, Consider Further GOP Reinforcements GOP Banks Polish Mark with Pelosi Veto Meghan McCain on Pelosi, McCarthy Fights: “I Think They’re All Bad” MORE (D-Calif.) For preventing two Republicans from serving on the special committee to investigate the January 6 insurgency.

Such a vote on what is called a “motion to leave the chair” would be quickly rejected by Democrats, who control the majority, and some moderate Republicans.

But the one-page letter from the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus represents a test for McCarthy, who will likely need the support of the Freedom Caucus in his quest to secure 218 votes and become president if Republicans return to the House in 2022.

The group of conservative scum, closely aligned with the old President TrumpDonald Trump’s New Capitol Building Police Chief To Resume Overnight Health Care Friday: Biden Officials Say No Change In Masking Guidelines Yet | Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion | Mississippi Attorney General asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade Michael Wolff and the art of monetizing gossip MORE, derailed McCarthy’s candidacy for president in 2015, when the Ohio Republican John boehnerJohn Andrew Boehner Opportunity to strip DC’s kids Here’s what Congress is reading at the beach this summer Biden’s sister has a book deal, due for release in April MORE abruptly resigned his post after a Freedom Caucus leader threatened to force a similar vote to oust him from power.

“We, the House Freedom Caucus, respectfully ask you … to bring forward a privileged motion by July 31, 2021 to step down from the chair and the authoritarian reign of Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House,” the Freedom Caucus wrote to McCarthy.

A spokesperson for McCarthy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In the letter, the Freedom Caucus also cited other reasons why Pelosi should be removed: She allowed remote proxy voting by lawmakers due to the coronavirus pandemic, and she had metal detectors installed. at the entrances to the floor of the house after January 6. attack

“President Pelosi’s tenure destroys the House of Representatives and our ability to faithfully represent the people we are here to serve,” the group wrote.

But their main gripe was his decision this week to essentially veto two of McCarthy’s five GOP picks for the Jan.6 select committee: Reps Jim Banks (R-Ind.) And Jim jordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanDemocrats Move Forward with Jan. 6 Inquiry, Consider Further GOP Reinforcements SE Cupp: “Politicization of Science and Health Safety Has Undoubtedly Taken Lives” GOP Banks polish the mark with the veto of Pelosi PLUS (R-Ohio). Both are staunch Trump followers and Jordan was the founding chair of the Freedom Caucus. In response, an irate McCarthy said Republicans would boycott participation in the committee, which begins its first hearing on Tuesday.

But Freedom Caucus leaders, led by President Andy Biggs (R-Arizona), want McCarthy to get more aggressive with Pelosi and go further.

“Less easily reversible” than proxy voting and metal detectors “is the damage done to the institution by the leadership of one party dictating the ability of members of another party to perform roles at the discretion of their party. own conference, ”the letter reads. “This abuse cannot go unchecked.”

“President Pelosi’s refusal to sit Representative Jim Jordan and Representative Jim Banks on the select committee of inquiry on January 6 is intolerable. … Republicans under your leadership must show the American people that we will act to protect our ability to represent their interests.

Trump loyalists’ plot to oust Pelosi Shades from close quarters with a wacky seven-point plan to reinstate Trump as president “in days, not years.” Cards outlining the strategy were created by a group called Patriots Soar and distributed this month to people attending a conservative political action conference in Dallas.

Plan includes ousting Pelosi, second in line to the presidency, from the presidency, installation of Trump as president, and impeachment President BidenJoe BidenOvernight Defense: Senate panel adds B to Biden’s defense budget | House Passes Bill to Streamline Visa Process for Afghans Who Helped the United States | Pentagon confirms that 7 Colombians arrested in murder of leader in Haiti had received US money training: Senate prepares for debt ceiling fight | Democrats call for changes to bipartisan agreement | House prices hit new high in June Hillicon Valley: Democrats introduce bill to hold platforms accountable for disinformation during health crises | Website crashes hit Olympics, Amazon and big banks MORE and Vice President Harris, allowing Trump to take the presidency.