House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a challenging battle to retain his position, despite receiving an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump. The endorsement from Trump could potentially help Johnson secure support, particularly after he faced criticism from the right wing during a recent government funding dispute. However, with a historically narrow majority in the new Congress, Johnson can only afford a single Republican defection when the House votes for a new speaker on Friday.
One House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, has already stated that he will not vote for Johnson, indicating that Trump's endorsement has not swayed his decision. Members of the House have been anticipating Trump's endorsement, but some are skeptical about its impact. Johnson's allies are closely monitoring members who have not yet committed to supporting him.
