Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., is seeking re-election for speaker of the House and has garnered support from President-elect Trump. Trump endorsed Johnson on Monday and wished him good luck ahead of the speaker vote scheduled for Friday afternoon.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Johnson as a 'fine man of great ability' who has close to 100% support. Trump emphasized that a win for Johnson would be a significant victory for the Republican Party and a continuation of the momentum from the recent Presidential Election.
Johnson expressed gratitude for Trump's endorsement, stating, 'Thank you, President Trump! Today marks a new day in America.' He called on Congressional Republicans to unite in order to swiftly advance President Trump's America First agenda.
The support from Trump underscores the importance of unity within the GOP as Johnson vies for re-election as speaker of the House. With the speaker vote approaching, Johnson is rallying for support and emphasizing the need for Republicans to come together to advance their shared goals.
As the Republican Party prepares for the speaker vote on Friday, the endorsement from President-elect Trump serves as a significant boost for Johnson's campaign. The call for unity and alignment with Trump's agenda highlights the party's focus on advancing conservative priorities and policies.
Johnson's response to Trump's endorsement reflects his commitment to working towards a common goal of implementing the America First agenda. The upcoming speaker vote will be a crucial moment for the GOP to demonstrate solidarity and move forward with a unified vision for the future.
