Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain speaker amid conservative dissent
Johnson has struggled to tame a frustrated bloc of budget hawks within the Republican conference, some of whom have previously floated a leadership challenge.
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to remain in his post as some conservatives express frustration with his leadership during key budget fights.
"Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement. MAGA!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social.
Johnson has struggled to tame a frustrated bloc of budget hawks within the Republican conference, some of whom have previously floated a leadership challenge.
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