Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that a government shutdown could be averted as he made his way to the White House to meet with President Biden. When asked about the possibility of a government shutdown, Speaker Johnson reassured that efforts would be made to prevent such an occurrence. He emphasized that the goal was to work towards avoiding a shutdown.
Regarding the question of whether a government shutdown could coincide with the State of the Union address, Speaker Johnson dismissed the idea, stating that it would not be a problem and that steps would be taken to prevent any shutdown from happening. He reiterated his commitment to preventing a government shutdown, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such disruptions.
