Former President Trump threw his support behind House Speaker Mike Johnson, despite facing criticism from some Republicans over his handling of the recent government spending deal. Johnson's leadership is once again in question as the House prepares for another speakership vote.
On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Trump said in a post on his social media platform that Johnson “is a good, hard working, religious man” and said he “will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN.
” Johnson thanked Trump for the endorsement and added, “The American people demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let’s get to work!” Johnson pushed through a spending deal in the House days before Christmas. But other Republicans have been less forgiving. Far-right criticism over the spending ordeal has left Johnson’s continued leadership of the incoming GOP majority once again in jeopardy. Though a deal was reached, averting a holiday shutdown, Johnson had to rely on Democrats to keep the government running, highlighting the limits of his influence and exposing cracks in his party’s support. The speaker’s first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who does not take the oath of office until Jan. 20, interceded with calls to suspend or lift the government debt ceiling. Johnson, who has worked hard to stay close to Trump over the last several months, convinced the president-elect that he would meet his demands to raise the debt limit in 2025. Trump had remained quiet about Johnson's fate before a Jan. 3 leadership vote for over a week, even as some Republicans signaled that they may not support Johnson for the role. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday expressed confidence there won't be a government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Rep. Victoria Spartz, one of the Republicans who opposed Kevin McCarthy’s initial bid for the speakership, said in a statement Monday that “our next speaker must show courageous leadership to get our country back on track.” The Indiana lawmaker went on to make a series of demands for the next leader of the GOP majority, which included major spending reform.
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