Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces a shrinking majority that could pose serious legislative challenges for the GOP as President-elect Donald Trump considers appointing more House Republicans to key cabinet positions.
Trump's recent picks, Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for U.N. Ambassador and Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) for National Security Adviser, mean two fewer 'MAGA' votes in the House. According to The Hill, replacing Stefanik and Waltz will take time, as special elections must be held to fill their seats—a process that could take months. Their appointments to Trump's cabinet first require U.S. Senate approval, which is likely given the Republican majority.
