President-elect Donald J. Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for another term as House speaker, concluding discussions about possibly finding a different speaker. Trump emphasized that Johnson is a dedicated leader.
The endorsement followed a period where Trump had complicated Johnson's position by undermining a bipartisan spending bill, which raised questions about Johnson's viability as speaker among House Republicans.
Trump praised Johnson as a 'good, hard working, religious man' and expressed confidence that he would lead well, reiterating his belief in Johnson's ability to contribute positively to the Republican agenda.
With House Republicans preparing to vote for speaker just days before the certification of Trump's Electoral College victory, the pressure is on to secure Johnson's role and avoid further party divisions.
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