Today, Explained GOP women are over it
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Dec 15, 2025 
Melanie Zanona, Congressional correspondent at NBC News, and Burgess Everett, Congressional bureau chief at Semaphore, delve into the rising frustrations among Republican women towards Speaker Mike Johnson. They explore specific grievances from key figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elise Stefanik. The discussion also highlights Johnson's controversial podcast comments and their impact on perceptions of leadership. Additionally, Everett breaks down the pivotal healthcare subsidy battle, offering insights into GOP strategies and the pressures facing the speaker.
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Republican Women Openly Revolt
- A small group of high-profile Republican women are openly rebelling against Speaker Mike Johnson over sidelining and broken promises.
- Their dissent includes public criticism and procedural moves like discharge petitions to force bills to the floor.
MTG And Anna Paulina Luna's Pushes
- Marjorie Taylor Greene says leadership won't put affordability bills on the floor and claims her legislation aligns with Trump's agenda.
- Anna Paulina Luna started a discharge petition after leadership slow-walked a bipartisan stock trading ban she pushed for.
Offhand Remarks Amplify Gender Grievances
- Comments from Mike Johnson's podcast with Katie Miller fed perceptions he views women in traditional roles and can be dismissive.
- Even jokingly framed remarks (like about cooking) can deepen gender frustrations in a conference already feeling bottlenecked.