President-elect Trump recently voiced his full support for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., during a closed-door meeting with GOP lawmakers. Trump assured current and incoming members that he backed Johnson '100%' ahead of the 119th Congress leadership elections. While Johnson was not facing significant challenges, a group of conservative members threatened to slow down the process by requesting a recorded vote for the Speaker.
Trump's endorsement of Johnson is expected to quell any major opposition the Louisiana Republican was facing, as indicated by a member of the House Freedom Caucus. Additionally, Trump urged Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., to maintain unity in the upcoming Congressional term.
