President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the reappointment of House Speaker Mike Johnson ahead of Friday's vote by House Republicans on their next leadership.
President Trump praises Republicans for big November victory in post on Truth social, says Republicans need to stay united and not “kill” the “great opportunity” given to Republicans said. Trump said Johnson was a “good, hard-working, godly man” who would “do the right thing” and said he had his “full and complete support”. Ta.
“The American people need immediate relief from all the destructive policies of the previous administration. Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, and godly man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to win,” President Trump said in the post. (Related: Mike Johnson's broken promise at CR may have cost him the speaking seat)
Mr Johnson must win back the trust of several members of his own party after last week's bungled 1,574-page continuing resolution. Mr Johnson is expected to win a 219-215 majority in the chairman's election, meaning a new chairman could be elected if he loses two votes.
President Donald J. Trump’s Statement on the Chairman Election: pic.twitter.com/bQNXiuT7E6
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 30, 2024
Before Mr. Trump took office, many House Republicans remained largely silent about their support for Mr. Johnson as speaker. (Related: Mike Johnson loses Republican credibility just before key speaker election)
Johnson can only afford to lose Massey – the only current no.
The partisan split is expected to be 219-215, as former Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has announced he will not return to Congress. 2 Two votes against Johnson and he won't be able to hold the gavel. pic.twitter.com/zLqqrqY9yq
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The Daily Caller spoke with three House Republicans last week who all shared their frustrations with Johnson and said it will be difficult for him to regain the trust of his colleagues ahead of the Speaker's race. Lawmakers were granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive topic. All three suggested his fate may be in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump.
No other House Republicans have said they plan to challenge Johnson for speaker.
