A poll conducted during AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk, shows grassroots Republicans are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership. Nearly 59% of respondents stated Johnson should not remain Speaker, while only 22% approved of his performance.
The next step is to remove Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. You cannot have a presidential water boy as a Speaker. Totally goes against the constitutional Separation of Powers
— ThisThatOther2 (@ThisThatOther2) December 28, 2024
The dissatisfaction comes as conservatives rally behind President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. The poll found that 63% of attendees believe securing the border and deporting illegal immigrants should be Trump’s top priority on day one, far surpassing other concerns such as pardoning Jan. 6 participants or reducing the national debt.
@SpeakerJohnson should stay as speaker so it doesn't mess up Trump's inauguration. After that, then maybe look at someone else.
AmericaFest Poll: Majority Say Mike Johnson Should Not Remain Speaker of the Househttps://t.co/8Sinvu408E
— Candy K. ❤😉😁 (@angelcandy54) December 28, 2024
Trump’s Cabinet nominations were another highlight of the event, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earning 35% support as the favorite for Health and Human Services Secretary. Kash Patel, nominated for FBI Director, followed closely with 31%.
Remove Mike Johnson from speaker of the house! He's a flicking RINO!
— antiwef (@antiwef2024) December 28, 2024
Kirk posted the survey results on X, noting that 71% of attendees favor primary challenges for Republican lawmakers who vote against Trump’s Cabinet nominees. The sentiment aligns with the growing call for Johnson’s removal as Speaker, reflecting grassroots frustration with GOP leadership.
Rasmussen Poll: Voters Down on Speaker Johnson https://t.co/03NvXSqZrw Republicans better follow President Trump's lead or they'll squander the power as they did in 2016! VOTE OUT EVERY RINO!
— Lorie1917 (@Lorie1918) December 27, 2024
The poll also revealed strong opinions on holding political opponents accountable. Over 90% of respondents support indicting Anthony Fauci for his alleged role in funding Covid-19 research in China.
I agree with this! GOP lawmakers need to take note of what voters think and work with Trump this term. 🇺🇸
Conservatives love RFK Jr. and Trump's deportation plan but want Mike Johnson out as speaker, poll finds https://t.co/fVEzDU4jkm
— VW Trabi (@VwTrabi) December 28, 2024
These findings underscore a shift within the Republican base, with conservatives demanding stronger alignment with Trump’s vision and a change in leadership at the top of the House.
Remove. Johnson said he is going to support Ukraine war funds even at the cost of losing speaker of the house…….Bye/Bye!!!
— John H West (@johnwest53894) December 28, 2024
