Donald Trump voiced his full support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, a valuable endorsement as Johnson navigates a tight GOP majority in the House. Some Pennsylvania Republicans praise Johnson's leadership, while others, including Rep. Scott Perry, criticize his approach to advancing the 'Trump agenda'.
Following President-elect Donald Trump ’s endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson , some Pennsylvania Republicans have praised the speaker. Trump announced on Monday that he fully endorses Johnson’s retention as speaker after the Louisiana Republican faced backlash from some in his party. The endorsement is valuable for Johnson, who has led the House with a narrow Republican majority since October 2023.
Given the tight margins in the House, Johnson can afford few GOP defections when Congress begins its new session this week if he wants to keep his gavel. Trump’s endorsement came as part of a diatribe about the presidential election and President Joe Biden’s administration. After mentions of Beyoncé and Al Sharpton — both surrogates of Vice Presidential Kamala Harris’ unsuccessful campaign — and various phrases in all caps, Trump’s final sentence said: “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement. MAGA!!!”U.S. Rep.-elect Ryan MacKenzie, a Republican Pennsylvania senator who ousted Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, said in a statement to the Inquirer that Johnson “has ably managed the tight House majority.” “Heading into the new Session, we need to stay focused on improving our economy, strengthening border security, and ending the chaos around the world,” MacKenzie said. Rep. Scott Perry had sharper words for Johnson, saying on Fox Business on Monday that “the speaker has not been artful” in advancing the “Trump agenda.” Perry had said on Friday that Trump would likely have the final say on who would become speaker
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