President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Monday to once again lead the U.S. House of Representatives.
The news comes after days of speculation that some House Republicans would challenge Johnson’s speakership as the GOP is once again in the majority by a razor-thin margin.
“LETS NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN,” Trump posted on social media. “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!!!”
Johnson responded to the endorsement by thanking Trump, adding that he was “honored and humbled by [his] support, as always.”
“Together, we will quickly deliver on your America First agenda and usher in…
