Josh Hawley warns Mike Johnson over ‘woke garbage’ in continuing resolution – Washington Examiner
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has expressed strong disapproval of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) recent government spending bill. Hawley criticized the bill, which spans 1,547 pages, for including what he terms “woke garbage.” His comments highlight growing tensions within Republican ranks regarding government spending and the ideological content of funding proposals. senator Josh Hawley’s criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government spending bill reflects a broader divide within the Republican Party regarding fiscal policy and ideological principles. By labeling parts of the bill as ”woke garbage,” Hawley signals an increasing pushback from more conservative factions against what they perceive as progressive elements within legislation, including funding for social programs or initiatives they consider ideologically driven.
This division underscores the challenges that party leadership faces in navigating the demands of various party factions—especially between more traditional conservatives and those who align with the rising populist and far-right elements. The 1,547-page spending bill not only represents complex budgetary decisions but also encompasses a range of political priorities, making consensus increasingly challenging.
As House Speaker Mike Johnson works to advance this bill, Hawley’s public disapproval could have implications for its support among conservatives in both the House and the Senate. The situation highlights a pivotal moment for the GOP as it grapples with its identity and policy direction, particularly in an era when government spending and ideological battles are at the forefront of political discourse. The response from other Republican lawmakers and the electorate may further influence the party’s strategy as it approaches future budget negotiations and legislative initiatives.
Josh Hawley warns Mike Johnson over ‘woke garbage’ in continuing resolution
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) harshly condemned House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) over his initial government spending bill, specifically calling out the “woke garbage” it funded within its 1,547 pages.
Hawley is among the latest critics Johnson is facing within his own party over his spending bill, which Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) confirmed was “dead” on Wednesday evening. The Missouri senator explained that included within the bill, which he deemed “a total joke,” is funding for censorship, a “recycling access center,” and a means for congressional members to opt out of Obamacare.
“Here’s the thing that really gets me: Republicans negotiated this!” Hawley said on Fox News’s Hannity. “The speaker of the House negotiated this bill. It is a total travesty! This has got to change, Sean. I mean, we cannot go on like this, and I hope the Republican leadership gets the message here. The message of this election, which is that people want change, they don’t want this garbage. I’m a hard no on this thing, it is a joke, it is a travesty, and they need to go back to square one.”
Hawley also said the bill is just “the same old, same old” dedicated to funding Democratic priorities, questioning why Republicans would want to make President-elect Donald Trump deal with this next year. He also suspected House Republicans did not keep Trump in the loop during discussions when writing up the bill.
“And I tell you what, we need to have a serious look at who’s leading this Congress because if this is the best they can do, it’s just total incompetence,” Hawley said. “This is a disaster.”
Hawley’s criticism of Johnson comes shortly after he blamed the House speaker for his signature radiation exposure bill getting blocked, creating further frustration between the two. The senator accused Johnson of killing his bill while the House speaker is also “willing to spend BILLIONS on Ukraine and foreign wars.”
Amid the growing frustration between Johnson and other Republicans, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has advised him and the rest of the House Republicans not to do “dumb things” with their continuing resolution, suggesting a simple solution could be to pass a continuing resolution with “nothing on it” to keep the government open until Republicans regain the Senate next year. Gingrich cited his own experience as House speaker and how he and the House were able to balance the budget because they had “the guts” to do what needed to be done.
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