First appearance on Fox: President-elect Trump reacts to Mike Johnson's re-election as House Speaker, telling FOX News Digital that the process has brought House Republicans “even closer together” and is a continuation of “Make America Great Again.” said.
Mr Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday.
A source told Fox News Digital that the president-elect was in “constant communication” with House Republicans throughout the process. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, President Trump said, “It's a great honor to be able to help.''
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker as threat of Republican insurrection dissipates
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles at Turning Point USA's America Fest held at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Rebecca Noble)
“This is all a great continuation of 'Make America Great Again,'” President Trump said.
“Mike Johnson will do a great job as chairman,” Trump said. “The House Republican membership was great.”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson shakes hands with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the podium during the House Republican Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“This process has brought them even closer together,” he said. “This all reflects a great presidential election in 2024, where we won all seven battleground states, the popular vote, and everything else we should have won.”
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson of Louisiana speaks before Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in New York. (AP)
“We will all work together for the collective benefit of our people,” he said. “Our country will once again be run with strength and decency.”
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He added, “America is back.”
