House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump for a press conference on election integrity at the Mar-a-Lago club, as confirmed by a Trump campaign official. The joint appearance is significant as Johnson faces a challenge to his position from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Trump ally.
Johnson, representing Louisiana, recently disclosed that he had a conversation with Trump, but did not reveal any specifics. Sources familiar with the event mentioned that Johnson and Trump will make a joint announcement on Friday, without providing further details.
Initially skeptical of Trump, Johnson transitioned into a key supporter and led legal challenges to the 2020 election before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Following his appointment as House speaker after Kevin McCarthy's removal, Johnson has maintained a close relationship with Trump, seeking to manage dissenting voices.
Trump's focus on election integrity post his 2020 election loss has been unwavering, despite the certification of results by all states. Greene, aiming to remove Johnson from office, met with him to discuss her concerns. Johnson proposed including her in an advisory group, but Greene emphasized her focus on congressional matters, particularly opposing aid for Ukraine.
Greene has not specified a timeline for initiating the motion to vacate Johnson from his position. The planned meeting between Johnson and Trump was initially reported by CNN.
