Gaetz declares ‘resistance is now futile’ after Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker — but Massie, others remain unmoved
Rep. Matt Gaetz, the former firebrand lawmaker who instigated former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's overthrow of House Republicans last year, says his resistance to House Speaker Mike Johnson is “now futile” after President-elect Donald Trump's support. he declared. But that and Trump's support will do nothing to placate Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been […]
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker despite GOP pushback
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally endorsed Mike Johnson for a second term as Speaker of the House. After the tumultuous spending battles at the end of the 118th Congress, several Republican members of Congress expressed their dissatisfaction with Johnson's chairmanship, which called into question. Republicans will enter the 119th Congress with an even slimmer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trump Endorses Mike Johnson For Speaker
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to view. President Donald Trump supports Mike Johnson remaining Speaker of the House. President Trump said, “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, godly man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to win. Mike has my full and […]
Trump urged to step in to unite GOP as lawmakers fear speaker showdown could delay election certification
A minority of members poses a threat to a very small number of members, leaving House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) in control, even as House Republicans quickly elect a new speaker. Faced with pressure, President-elect Donald Trump is being asked to intervene. The fate of the gavel, and potentially the election certification, hangs in the […]
Trump accuses former Speaker Kevin McCarthy of ‘one of the dumbest political decisions made in years’
President-elect Donald Trump has criticized former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling the suspension of the debt ceiling approved in 2023 “one of the stupidest political decisions in years.” But President Trump tempered his criticism by describing McCarthy as a friend and a good person, even as he targeted the former top House Republican. “The decision […]
Mike Johnson Will Be Speaker, Freedom Caucus Can’t Get 218 Votes
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said on ABC's “This Week” Sunday that the Freedom Caucus members failed to get the required 218 votes, so Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Louis.) said he would be re-elected as Speaker of the House. Jonathan Karl: First of all, let's start with Mike Johnson. Will he be re-elected Speaker of the House? […]
‘These Folks Are Playing With Fire’: Mike Lawler Says Dumping Mike Johnson Would Be ‘Stupid’ As Speaker Election Looms
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, told ABC News on Sunday that he supports the re-election of Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, saying he is critical to issues such as certifying President-elect Donald Trump's election. warned. MPs are scheduled to hold an election for the Speaker's post on Friday, but Johnson has been criticized […]