Trump rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's failed attempt to oust Speaker: 'Not the time'

Former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to table a motion from Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is seeking to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

Former President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Getty Images)

He continued to say he is leading in the presidential polls, both nationally and in swing states.

Trump said Republicans are doing well in the Senate, and he believed the party would do well in the House.

He then warned about giving off the message that Republicans were not unified.

MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE FILES MOTION TO OUST SPEAKER JOHNSON

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's, R-Ga., effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday failed. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite/Pool/File)

On the Republican side, Johnson won the support of 196 members, while 163 Democrats also voted to shield him.

The House GOP side of the chamber erupted in cheers when her move was squashed.

Greene has been threatening to force a vote on taking Johnson's gavel since late March in protest of his handling of government funding and foreign aid.

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Her resolution, known as a motion to vacate the chair, will now have to be voted on or tabled after Greene noticed it as "privileged" on Wednesday night — meaning House leaders have two legislative days to take it up.

Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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