Trump endorses Mike Johnson for another term as House speaker
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President-elect gives ‘total endorsement’ amid discontent among fellow Republicans with speaker’s leadership. Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson for another term as speaker of the House of Representatives, following intense speculation that the Louisiana congressman could face a challenge amid unhappiness with his leadership among fellow Republicans.
The president-elect – whose own continued support had appeared uncertain – trumpeted his backing in a social media post that appeared to assure Johnson’s re-election speaker after the new Congress is sworn in on Friday. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform as he geared up for his second presidency, which begins in January.
“He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement.”. Trump’s declaration was greeted with gratitude by Johnson, who had reportedly been lobbying for his support in recent days without receiving a clear signal of whether it would be forthcoming.
“Thank you, President Trump! I’m honored and humbled by your support, as always,” Johnson wrote. “Together, we will quickly deliver on your America First agenda and usher in the new golden age of America. The American people demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let’s get to work!”.
Trump’s message of support followed an apparent rift between the two men after the incoming president and his wealthiest backer, Elon Musk, torpedoed a short-term spending deal Johnson reached with the Democrats to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown.
