Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker

President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, following a fight over government funding that divided the Republican Party and jeopardized his leadership bid earlier this month. Mr. Trump, 78, clashed with Mr. Johnson over the chairman's decision not to suspend the debt ceiling, but remained committed to backing the […]

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker, Criticizes Democrats: ‘It Was a Disaster!’

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on December 20, 2024. On December 20, 2024, Democrats joined Republicans in voting to avert a government shutdown with just hours left. We brought forward the funding bill and will keep the lights on until mid-March. (Photo by RICHARD […]

Trump endorses Johnson to hold onto House speakership

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his “complete” and “complete” support for Mike Johnson ahead of his expected fight next month to retain the House speakership. “The American people need immediate relief from all the destructive policies of the previous administration. Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, and religious man,” President Trump wrote on Monday's […]

BREAKING: Trump Endorses Mike Johnson For Speaker Of The House

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 […]

Lawler says Johnson should be House Speaker: He 'inherited a disaster'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Louisiana) said Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has “inherited a disaster” and should be re-elected speaker of the House. . During an appearance on ABC's “This Week,” host Jonathan Karl asked Lawler whether Mr. Johnson could or should be re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons. “Yes, yes,” he answered. “The […]