'Emergency break glass option' on the table for Republicans to rush Trump certification
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'Emergency break glass option' on the table for Republicans to rush Trump certification

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Confronted by the possibility of a revolt by far-right House members against re-electing House Speaker Mike Johnson, the GOP leadership is considering taking emergency measures to assure the certification of the votes for Donald Trump as president next week. According to a report from CNN, there is a consideration of an "emergency break glass option" on the table designed to go around the lack of a speaker if one is not voted in on Friday. With that in mind, there is consideration being given to calling an emergency session –– the "break the glass" scenario –– that would allow the Trump presidential certification to proceed four years after it was disrupted by supporters of the losing Trump who stormed the Capitol and forced lawmakers to flee for their lives. RELATED: Former law review editors lay out roadmap for not certifying Trump's win Should it not come to pass, the slim Republication majority may just wait up the speaker leadership squabble knowing they have until Jan. 20 when the inauguration ceremony is scheduled.

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Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification
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Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification

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CNN — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are leaning into a key argument in a bid to avoid a chaotic floor fight over the gavel on Friday: A vote against Johnson could delay the finalization of Donald Trump’s White House win. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota told CNN that Republicans need to get to work quickly to begin to advance …

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