Donald Trump has publicly voiced his support for Mike Johnson in the upcoming House Speaker election.
President-elect Donald Trump has wished U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson 'good luck' ahead of a vote crucial to the Republican from Louisiana keeping his role. In a post on Truth social on Thursday, Trump called Johnson 'a fine man of great ability,' reaffirmed his endorsement. The House speaker election, in which Johnson will seek to retain his role, takes place on January 3, the opening day of the 119th Congress. Newsweek contacted the Trump transition team for comment on this story via email.
Why It Matters Johnson faced criticism from many within his own party for his bipartisan work with Democrats on the bill preventing a government shutdown in December. Trump's vocal support provides him a final boost before the Speaker of the House election vote today. What They Are Saying President-elect Donald Trump said from his Truth Social website: 'Good luck today for Speaker Mike Johnson, a fine man of great ability, who is very close to having 100% support. A win for Mike today will be a big win for the Republican Party, and yet another acknowledgment of our 129 year most consequential Presidential Election!! - A BIG AFFIRMATION, INDEED. MAGA!' Donald Trump previously wrote Truth Social on Monday: 'The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration. 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!!!' On Truth Social today, he wrote: 'Good luck today for Speaker Mike Johnson, a fine man of great ability, who is very close to having 100% support. A win for Mike today will be a big win for the Republican Party, and yet another acknowledgment of our 129 year most consequential Presidential Election!! - A BIG AFFIRMATION, INDEED. MAGA! Mike Johnson replied on X, formerly Twitter: 'Thank you, President Trump! Today is a new day in America
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