Summary
Some House Republicans are thinking about leaving Congress due to death threats and internal conflicts. Many feel pressured by demands of loyalty to President Trump and other issues. Already, 41 members have said they will not run again, and more may follow.
Key Facts
- House Republicans are considering leaving Congress because of death threats and internal conflicts.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation has caused concern among her colleagues.
- So far, 41 members plan to quit at the end of their current term.
- Rep. Don Bacon is upset with a proposed peace plan between Russia and Ukraine and considered resigning early.
- The House has a small Republican majority, making it hard to pass new laws if a few members leave.
- Threats against lawmakers have increased, contributing to some members' decisions to leave.
- Political violence and internal conflicts are cited by several representatives as reasons to retire.
- Trump is seen as having significant influence over the Republican-controlled House.
