US President-elect Donald Trump has assured the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, of his support. “Mike has my full and unreserved support” Trump wrote on his platform “Truth Social”.
“The American people need an immediate relief from all the destructive measures of the previous government. Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hardworking, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to win” Trump wrote further.
Observers had recently heard critical voices within the Republicans regarding Johnson. In the course of government funding negotiations, he had clashed with some party colleagues. Trump now stands in support of Johnson, countering the discontent. However, it remains uncertain how much this support will ultimately be worth. After all, the incumbent can only afford one dissenting vote in the House of Representatives.