US President-elect Donald Trump has officially announced his support for Mike Johnson as a candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Hill writes about this.
Public support for Trump
In his note on the Truth Social platform, Trump noted:
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– Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to win. I fully and completely support Mike, – Trump wrote.
According to The Hill, Trump’s public statement could significantly affect the outcome of the vote. However, Johnson’s candidacy is still causing controversy among Republicans.
Some members of the party, in particular Representative Thomas Massie (Republican from Kentucky), have announced their disagreement with this candidacy. Massie noted that he will not support Johnson because of his approach to solving government funding issues. Several other conservative Republicans have expressed a similar position.
Because the Republican majority in the House is minimal, Johnson cannot afford to lose more than one vote from his party if all members of the House are present and voting.
Some legislators emphasize that Donald Trump's position could play a key role in the voting results, since his support significantly influences party decisions.
What is known about Mike Johnson
Recall that the current Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson previously said that he does not plan to put to a vote the request of the Biden administration for an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Johnson also noted the readiness of the Republicans to actively work on the implementation of Donald Trump's program, which was presented after his election as president.
Mike Johnson is a Republican politician, the current Speaker of the US House of Representatives. He is known for his conservative views, including support for religious values and opposition to abortion.
