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GOP Members REVOLT AGAINST Trump on HOUSE FLOOR

2025-12-11 News & Politics
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House GOP Revolts Against Johnson, Forcing Votes on Funding and Ethics Via Discharge Petitions

Discover how a Republican revolt in the House is utilizing discharge petitions to bypass Speaker Johnson, threatening critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy extensions and forcing votes on Congressional ethics. Readers gain immediate insight into the legislative maneuvers severely impacting millions of Americans' healthcare access.

Short Summary

  • Failure to extend ACA subsidies risks skyrocketing healthcare premiums for tens of millions of Americans by December 31st.
  • Multiple competing discharge petitions are circulating, forcing votes on ACA extensions and Congressional stock trading.
  • Key Republicans, motivated by recent election losses, are moving against Speaker Johnson’s perceived inaction.
  • Procedural deadlines mean the ACA subsidies may lapse even if petitions succeed due to required waiting periods.

This segment details a full-fledged conservative revolt in the House led by rank-and-file Republicans challenging Speaker Mike Johnson’s authority. They are leveraging the discharge petition mechanism—previously used for the Epstein files—to demand votes on extensions for crucial ACA subsidies and to address insider trading legislation. The urgency stems from the impending expiration of healthcare subsidies, prompting dissenters to act immediately.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republicans in the House revolting against Donald Trump and Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson by trying to bring new discharge petitions to the floor that undermine the agenda of Trump and MAGA Mike. Dose: Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@qbtc 2025-12-11

So much lawlessness, so little accountability.

1.6k 31 replies
@kristywolf7699 2025-12-11

We want the same healthcare as Congresss

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@paulamurphy7483 2025-12-11

$2000 dollars does nothing.... Ridiculous idea! They all need to be in Prison.

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@Duvid-y1e 2025-12-11

Remove Johnson Now

862 12 replies
@ip9109 2025-12-11

Resist fascism By any means necessary

846 11 replies
@pennykimball4734 2025-12-11

Get him the hell out if he will not even meet with people!!!

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@Delta_Echo13 2025-12-11

Vote out every single Republican. City, State, Federal. Every single one.

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@MeidasTouch 2025-12-11

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@samhudson3814 2025-12-11

They all voted for this and they can’t weasel out now.

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@RobertMiller-dd9jv 2025-12-11

Cut the crap, Maga-Mike! YOU ARE NOT FOOLING ANYONE!

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