President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Rep. Mike Johnson after the Republican from Louisiana was elected speaker on Friday. Trump expressed his support for Johnson, praising him for receiving an unprecedented vote of confidence in Congress. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump highlighted Johnson's qualities of common sense, strength, and leadership, emphasizing that the American people have been eagerly awaiting these attributes.
Earlier in the week, Trump had endorsed Johnson for the position of speaker. Reports indicate that Trump actively engaged with Republican representatives, including Ralph Norman and Keith Self, to garner support for Johnson's candidacy. The efforts paid off as Johnson secured the victory on the first ballot, solidifying his position as the new speaker.
