House Speaker Mike Johnson is in a tough spot as he navigates President-elect Trump's unexpected demands for a new plan to increase the debt limit while avoiding a government shutdown.
Trump emphasized that if Johnson fails to support a bill addressing the debt ceiling, he risks being ousted by fellow Republicans, stating, 'Anybody that supports a bill that doesn't take care of the Democrat quicksand known as the debt ceiling should be primaried.'
The immediate deadline for funding the government has sparked intense negotiations reminiscent of chaotic past seasons under Trump, who previously led the longest government shutdown.
In a chaotic turn of events, Speaker Johnson has been working late into the night, negotiating with Trump's team while preparing for his upcoming vote to remain in his position.
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