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GOP Struggles to Unify as Retreat Attendance Plummets

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting challenges in unifying the Republican Party amid internal divisions and controversies.

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U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference at the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 6, 2024 in Washington, DC. House Republicans discussed the GOP agenda ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776116518 ORIG FILE ID: 2063411286

Overview

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges unifying the GOP amid infighting and low attendance at the annual retreat.
  • Johnson's leadership is tested by controversies over classified documents, government funding, and potential changes to the motion to vacate rules.
  • GOP infighting and dissatisfaction with Johnson's venue choice for the retreat highlight divisions within the party.
  • The Republican Party struggles with internal divisions, as evidenced by the low turnout for the annual retreat and ongoing debates over key issues.
  • Johnson's efforts to navigate the GOP's narrow majority are complicated by resignations and the potential for further defections.