Trump Endorses Mike Johnson As Home Speaker

Lower than three weeks earlier than he takes workplace, President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson (R-LA) for one more time period as Speaker of the Home of Representatives.

The endorsement comes as Johnson faces challenges in his personal occasion.

“He’ll do the proper factor, and we’ll proceed to WIN. Mike has my Full & Whole Endorsement,” Trump wrote Monday on Reality Social, his social media platform.

“Thanks, President Trump! As all the time, I’m honored and humbled by your assist,” Johnson mentioned. “Collectively, we’ll shortly ship in your America First agenda and usher within the new golden age of America. The American individuals demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let’s get to work!”

Johnson is dealing with some opposition over his management. Congress is about to vote on Friday, Jan. 3. Johnson can solely afford to lose two votes from Republicans, who’ve a slim lead within the Home.

Democrats are anticipated to vote in opposition to Johnson, and Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie mentioned earlier this month that he wouldn’t vote for Johnson, based on The Hill.

I respect and assist President Trump, however his endorsement of Mike Johnson goes to work out about in addition to his endorsement of Speaker Paul Ryan. We’ve seen Johnson companion with the democrats to ship cash to Ukraine, authorize spying on Individuals, and blow the funds. pic.twitter.com/6Y7GAkcBzJ

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 30, 2024

Nevertheless, Trump’s endorsement may give Johnson the increase he wants.

“With tight margins and lots of unpredictable members, nothing is a lock. However Speaker Johnson is in an exceptionally sturdy place,” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson instructed Politico.

The place Is Johnson’s Opposition Coming From?

Many Home Republicans are reportedly questioning Johnson’s means to guide after the incoming president and Musk, who Trump put answerable for the Division of Authorities Effectivity to advise him on authorities spending, stopped a deal Republicans reached with Democrats that may maintain the federal government open and keep away from a shutdown, The Guardian experiences.

Trump referred to as for a rise within the federal debt ceiling, however 38 Home Republicans voted in opposition to the revised invoice. A invoice handed on the eleventh hour with out Trump’s calls for to extend the debt ceiling.

Massie isn’t the one one who’s doubting Johnson. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz instructed The Hill she needs the subsequent speaker to commit publicly to a number of calls for for fiscal conservatism.

I perceive why President Trump is endorsing Speaker Johnson as he did Speaker Ryan, which is unquestionably essential. Nevertheless, we nonetheless have to get assurances that @SpeakerJohnson received’t promote us out to the swamp.

Donald Trump endorses Paul Ryan, John McCain https://t.co/Xa0tcTKpWk

— Rep. Victoria Spartz (@RepSpartz) December 30, 2024

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