President-elect Donald Trump expressed his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson ahead of the House speaker vote on Friday. Trump took to Truth Social to commend Johnson, describing him as a 'fine man of great ability' who is on the verge of securing near-unanimous support.
Trump emphasized the significance of a victory for Johnson, stating that it would be a substantial triumph for the Republican Party and a further validation of the outcome of the recent Presidential Election.
Johnson's bid for reelection hinges on securing a majority of 218 votes, allowing him to retain control of the gavel. With Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky already declaring his intention to vote against Johnson, the House speaker faces the challenge of potential defections from other Republicans who have voiced discontent over his handling of the spending bill in the previous month.
