Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, recently addressed the issue of government funding amidst a debate between former President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Trump's call to House Republicans to demand assurances on election security before passing a continuing resolution on the budget was met with resistance from McConnell, who emphasized the negative impact of a government shutdown.
Johnson expressed alignment with Trump's stance, emphasizing the importance of election security and the need for assurances in the funding bill. He highlighted the overwhelming public sentiment, with 87% of Americans believing that only U.S. citizens should determine U.S. elections. Johnson advocated for the SAVE Act, which aims to require proof of citizenship for voting, as a crucial measure to ensure the integrity of elections.
