Mike Johnson, Trump and House speaker

Mike Johnson claims to have the votes he needs to stay as speaker
Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed confidence that he will remain House speaker. The Republican Party has a scant one-vote majority in the House. The new Congress will have its first day of session on Jan.
Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting
President-elect Donald Trump threw his support behind Republican Mike Johnson amid a fight over House speakership that will culminate in a vote at the end of the week.
Republicans Skeptical of Mike Johnson React to Trump Endorsement
Trump praised Johnson as "a good, hard working, religious man" while endorsing his continued speakership on Monday.
Mike Johnson’s Reign as Speaker Under Threat Despite Trump’s Support
Some Republicans aren’t ready to make Mike Johnson their speaker again — raising the prospect of more intraparty chaos as Trump’s inauguration nears
Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain
Mike Johnson is days away from facing the music as the House of Representatives is set to meet and elect a new speaker for the 119th Congress.
Republican 'Undecided' on Mike Johnson After Spending Bill Passes House
Johnson is facing facing criticism just before a January 3 vote that will determine if he continues as House speaker.
Trump says he supports Mike Johnson to stay on as speaker
Monday morning on Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson, R-La., to remain on as speaker of the House. In a post discussing Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign funds and the Democratic Party at large, Trump wrote, “The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration.”
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker amid growing opposition
Trump's endorsement comes amid a growing number of House Republicans expressing dissatisfaction with Johnson over his handling of the government spending deal earlier this month.
If Not Elon Musk, Who Could Replace Mike Johnson? Top Republican Contenders
While House speaker is expected to ride out pressure from MAGA Republicans to vacate his role, here are some likely replacements.
Trump backs House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting
The president-elect and his ally, Elon Musk, offered their support for Johnson, who faced pushback from some in his party as he worked to avoid a government shutdown earlier this month.
Scott Perry criticized Mike Johnson’s ability to advance ‘Trump agenda’ while other Pa. Republicans praised him
U.S. Representative-elect Ryan MacKenzie said that House Speaker Mike Johnson “has ably managed the tight House majority." ...
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker ahead of high-stakes vote for the gavel set for later this week
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker on Monday following a fight over government funding ...