- House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed White House staff consider him a co-president due to his frequent discussions with President Trump.
- Johnson faces major challenges managing a slim GOP House majority, fraught with internal divisions, ahead of the midterm elections.
- House Republicans have repeatedly broken ranks to block key legislation, including bills on defense policy, FISA reauthorization, and the war in Iran.
- Republicans are struggling to balance loyalty to President Trump with growing voter frustration over high fuel prices and an unpopular war.
- President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33 percent, matching the lowest level of his presidency and adding pressure on vulnerable GOP candidates.
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Mike Johnson gives himself a promotion and claims White House refers to him as ‘co-president’
