Elon Musk on Monday endorsed the top House Republican, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), as he seeks to secure support ahead of Friday's speaker vote.
The tech mogul's vote of confidence came after President-elect Trump gave Johnson his “full and complete” support earlier in the day.
“I feel the same way!” Musk I wrote it in the post On his social platform
Support from Trump and Musk could be key as Johnson narrowly seeks to retain the chairmanship. Last-minute difficulties in passing government funding earlier this month cast doubt on Mr Johnson's control of the House of Commons.
His first year-end funding package was partially shot down by Mr. Musk. Musk launched a day-long campaign against the deal with Company X, at times sharing and posting misinformation about the bill.
After President Trump also announced his opposition to the bill, Prime Minister Johnson scrambled to avert a government shutdown and strike a new deal to appease the president-elect and the billionaire who has become one of Trump's closest allies. did.
Following the initial funding proposal, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he would not support Johnson in the next House vote. Several other hardline conservatives, including House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), have yet to signal support for Mr. Johnson. do not have.
But Trump expressed support for Johnson at the end of a lengthy post on Truth Social on Monday.
“We must not waste this wonderful opportunity we have been given,” the president-elect wrote. “The American people need immediate relief from all the destructive policies of the previous administration.”
Prime Minister Johnson thanked Trump, saying he was “honored and humbled” to receive Trump's support.
“Together, we will quickly implement America First policies and usher in a new golden age for America,” he added to X. “The American people demand and deserve that we don't waste our time. Let's get to work!
