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Speaker Mike Johnson Condemns Fiery House Hearing
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized the tense House hearing following a heated exchange between Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene, emphasizing the need for decorum among members.
“It’s not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters on Friday.
The Republican speaker called out both parties for their behavior, stating that while “vigorous debate” was welcomed, it was essential to treat one another with dignity and respect.
“Decorum is an important principle to maintain,” he emphasized.
“And we need people on both sides of the aisle to just, I think, just take the emotion out of it. We can have vigorous debate. That’s what this institution is built upon. But you know, we have to treat one another with dignity and respect,” Johnson added.
AOC and MTG Exchange Barbs in Contentious Hearing
Speaker Mike Johnson chastised Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene following a contentious exchange during a hearing for Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Getty Images)
- The hearing escalated after Greene made a derogatory comment about Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
- Ocasio-Cortez called for Greene’s words to be taken down.
- The exchange devolved into name-calling and insults.
House Oversight Committee Vote
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks to reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol Building. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
- The House Oversight Committee voted 24-20 along party lines to recommend holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.
Reactions to the Hearing
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Greene for focusing on her appearance during the committee.
- Rep. Katie Porter condemned the chaos in Congress resulting from the exchange.
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