Trump adviser: New speaker of the House will be 'one-person decision' by Donald Trump
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump adviser: New speaker of the House will be 'one-person decision' by Donald Trump

Raw Story  

Trump 2024 adviser Corey Lewandowski insisted that Rep. Mike Johnson would retain the speaker's gavel because it came down to a "one-person decision" by President-elect Donald Trump. I believe that Donald Trump is going to support him as a next speaker of the House," Lewandowski told Fox News on Monday, dismissing Republican members of Congress who oppose Johnson. "He's been a great partner for Donald Trump there," he continued. Fox News host Todd Piro noted that a failure to immediately elect Johnson as speaker could delay Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

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Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power
5 days, 3 hours ago

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rather, it came when House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar nominated Democratic Leader Hakeem …

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to defeat a GOP rebellion and retain his position on Friday afternoon, following an initial vote in which a small group of Republicans had previously voted against him, reported Politico. With this vote, Johnson, who is facing one of the narrowest House majorities in modern history, clears a major hurdle that had threatened to derail …

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote
5 days, 11 hours ago

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote

Raw Story  

CNN's John Berman questioned whether Donald Trump would stick by the embattled House Speaker Friday if Mike Johnson loses the first round vote. Trump initially supported Johnson's bid to keep his job, writing on TruthSocial before the New Year, "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. "One thing you know very well, Donald Trump really only likes …

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst
5 days, 12 hours ago

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump needs a "quick win" today in the House as members choose a new speaker or it could be a bad omen for his second term in the Oval Office. That is according to CNN analyst Stephen Collinson who claimed the president-elect's second term future could hinge on whether current House Speaker Mike Johnson retains the gavel as much …

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'
5 days, 12 hours ago

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'

Raw Story  

Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, delivered some bad news for House Speaker Mike Johnson during an appearance on CNN on Friday. After being asked by CNN host John Berman to make a prediction about whether Johnson would be elected speaker, Lanza said that "I think that there's a strong probability that Mike Johnson doesn't …

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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5 days, 12 hours ago

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears

Huff Post  

Less than an hour before House lawmakers gavel in for the new Congress and elect a speaker, Rep. Thomas Massie said he wouldn't be voting for Mike Johnson and made the case for picking someone else to lead their conference. Without naming names, he said there are GOP members with a large staff of maybe 50 people and experience in …

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
5 days, 14 hours ago

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support …

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
6 days, 2 hours ago

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. With Republicans holding a narrow 220-215 majority in the House, it …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
1 week ago

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

LA Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson takes the oath to be the new House speaker in 2023. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. In past years, Democratic President Biden, Trump …

Trump says he will make phone calls to drum up support for Mike Johnson ahead of speaker vote
1 week ago

Trump says he will make phone calls to drum up support for Mike Johnson ahead of speaker vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he would make phone calls …

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The support of the president-elect could be enough to move Trump loyalists like Anna …

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative
1 week, 1 day ago

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative

Raw Story  

Donald Trump finally endorsed Mike Johnson in the face of some Republican opposition, but a conservative commentator said the embattled House Speaker still has a lot more work to do. A handful of GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have indicated they have lost faith in Johnson after last week's spending deal debacle, but Trump and his so-called co-president Elon …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. !” The president-elect’s key endorsement ahead of Friday’s vote to determine who wields the …

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement
1 week, 2 days ago

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement

Raw Story  

Rep, Victoria Spartz on Monday signaled that she's not on board with President-elect Donald Trump's decision to back Mike Johnson's bid for the speakership. Shortly after renegade Rep. Thomas Massie put out a statement defying Trump's call to make Johnson speaker, Spartz sent out a message on X that also poured cold water on the idea. However, we still need …

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Let's get to work!” The signal of support from Trump comes despite his frustration with a spending deal Johnson pushed through the House days before Christmas that failed …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. Donald Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard working, religious man”. Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard …

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump offered his official endorsement for reelecting Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Despite large scale voter fraud taking place in numerous states, including California, where votes are ridiculously still being counted, or under review!" "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man," he wrote. During a Monday interview on Fox …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with reporters in Washington on Dec. 20 to discuss legislation to avoid a government shutdown. President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. The speaker’s first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who does not take the oath of office until …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash

Al Jazeera  

President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill. United States President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the continued leadership of Mike Johnson in the House of Representatives, in an apparent attempt to limit Republican discord in the new year. “A weak legislative branch, beholden to the swamp, will not be able to …

'He's toast': Mike Johnson said to be one social media post away from losing his role
1 week, 4 days ago

'He's toast': Mike Johnson said to be one social media post away from losing his role

Raw Story  

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson could potentially be saying goodbye to his leadership position. April Ryan, a 30-year journalism veteran who has been the White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks since January 1997, appeared on MSNBC on Saturday to discuss Johnson's potential future. The host asked Ryan what she makes of the fact that Trump hasn't yet expressly …

'Increased unhappiness' at Mar-a-Lago with Mike Johnson as GOP remains 'traumatized'
1 week, 5 days ago

'Increased unhappiness' at Mar-a-Lago with Mike Johnson as GOP remains 'traumatized'

Raw Story  

The Republican-controlled House may be headed for more chaos when it comes to voting on a speaker with no GOP alternatives to current Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump's patience with the Louisiana lawmaker waning. Appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," one former Republican member of the House claimed his party has no credible replacement for Johnson which may save his …

GOP facing 'doomsday scenario' of inability to certify Trump win on Jan 6: report
2 weeks ago

GOP facing 'doomsday scenario' of inability to certify Trump win on Jan 6: report

Raw Story  

According to Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram, should unhappy House Republicans depose House Speaker Mike Johnson that could put in place a delay in certifying Donald Trump as the next president. According to the journalist, that is the "doomsday scenario" GOP lawmakers need to confront if there is a coup led by what one Republican lawmaker called a …

House Republicans knife 'lame duck' Mike Johnson in interviews with right-wing website
2 weeks, 1 day ago

House Republicans knife 'lame duck' Mike Johnson in interviews with right-wing website

Raw Story  

Last week’s spending bill fiasco on Capitol Hill may have signaled the end of Rep. Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker. “Mike Johnson’s disastrous handling of the continuing resolution unquestionably left his future speakership imperiled with several members rethinking whether they can back him in January,” one congressional Republican who was granted anonymity told the publication. The heightened tensions on …

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story  

Reacting to the looming government shutdown which can mainly be attributed to interference from president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, MSNBC's Ali Vitali told the panel on "Morning Joe" this is just a precursor to what the GOP leadership can expect for the next four years. Vitali, who is taking over the reins of "MSNBC's "Way Too Early" …

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump expressed support for Mike Johnson remaining House speaker, but with some conditions, according to a report. The president-elect told Fox News Digital that he would back Johnson's re-election as GOP leader in the next Congress if he could avoid "all of the traps being set by Democrats" and act "decisively and tough." "Anybody that supports a bill that …

Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden, his stature overcome by the enormity of the scene around him. The images from Johnson’s wild weekend with Trump provide a snapshot of his proximity to power, the former religious rights attorney just a year on the …

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership

China Daily  

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 13, 2024. WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won Republican nomination to remain in the position, after President-elect Donald Trump appeared to have backed him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana …

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump. “This leadership will hit the ground running to deliver President Trump’s agenda,” Johnson said Tuesday on the Capitol …

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year. Johnson …

US election 2024: Shocking! In Donald Trump cabinet, there is ‘no positions’ for Niki Haley and...; Here’s why
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US election 2024: Shocking! In Donald Trump cabinet, there is ‘no positions’ for Niki Haley and...; Here’s why

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump stated that he will not be offering positions in his new administration to his former UN Ambassador, Nikki Haley, or his former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, ran against Donald Trump in this year's Republican primary, securing support from wealthy Wall Street figures while facing challenges in winning over …

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker’s office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate. “The vast majority support Speaker Johnson — it’s a shame that we’ve got like 10 people …

Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It was Donald Trump who bestowed the “MAGA Mike Johnson” nickname on the House speaker the day he won the gavel. In fact, the indicted former president who has been known to flip his friends into foes warned that while Republicans shouldn’t be voting to remove Johnson, “At some point, we may very well be, but this is …

House Republicans Vie For Donald Trump’s Love Amid Speaker Drama
8 months ago

House Republicans Vie For Donald Trump’s Love Amid Speaker Drama

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson used his weekly press conference on Tuesday to make a speech lamenting the various criminal cases against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee. “These cases are a coordinated political attack, plain and simple,” Johnson said, describing Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan as an effort to keep him …

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds

Hindustan Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has not had an easy week. Former US President Donald Trump listens as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump backs Jhonson amid calls for ouster Johnson’s leadership position has been under siege, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump offered a political lifeline Friday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, saying the beleaguered GOP leader is doing a “very good job,” and tamping down the far-right forces led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to oust him from office. Johnson and Trump underscored their alliance Friday by using similar wording to describe one part …

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday

Live Mint  

-- Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are scheduled to hold an event on election integrity at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday, according to people familiar. The meeting offers Johnson a side-by-side photo opportunity with Trump at a time when hardliners are threatening to sink the speaker over issues like Ukraine. Hardline Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — His job on the line, House Speaker Mike Johnson is dashing to Florida to meet with Donald Trump this week and has offered far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a seat on his own “kitchen cabinet” as he draws closer to the MAGA forces that now dominate the GOP. On Friday, Trump and Johnson will appear for a press …

New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy
1 year, 1 month ago

New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that was a symbolic departure from his ousted predecessor leading the House. Johnson, an ally and defender of the former president, said in an interview on CNBC Tuesday morning, “I have endorsed him wholeheartedly.” He added a bit later: “I’m all in for President …

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one
1 year, 2 months ago

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

Associated Press  

The new leader of one of the chambers of Congress that will certify the winner of next year’s presidential election helped spearhead the attempt to overturn the last one, raising alarms that Republicans could try to subvert the will of the voters if they remain in power despite safeguards enacted after the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Johnson, …

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A low-key lawmaker in Congress for less than a decade, new House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t recognizable to most Americans. Trump said Wednesday that Johnson is going to “make us all proud.” Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary panel during Trump’s first impeachment, said Wednesday that during hectic times on the committee, Johnson …

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S. power and ending for now the weeks of political chaos in their majority. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican …

Donald Trump's ally Mike Johnson elected US House Speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Donald Trump's ally Mike Johnson elected US House Speaker

India Today  

The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its Speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties. The 220 to 209 vote elevated third-term Congressman Johnson, 51, to a Speaker's chair …

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, becomes the fourth Republican nominee after Emmer and the others …

Trump is inserting himself into the messy race to become the next House speaker. Will it matter?
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump is inserting himself into the messy race to become the next House speaker. Will it matter?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is again testing the power of his endorsement. With an early morning social media post on Friday, Trump inserted himself into the chaotic race to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker by backing Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for the post. I hope he does well,” Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination, said of Jordan …

Key Trump ally in Senate refuses to even entertain the idea of ‘Speaker Trump’
1 year, 3 months ago

Key Trump ally in Senate refuses to even entertain the idea of ‘Speaker Trump’

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – While a small band of House Republicans are backing former President Donald Trump to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House — there’s no constitutional requirement that the speaker must be an elected lawmaker — key Republican senators won’t even entertain the idea. “What would you make of a Speaker Trump?” “Of the speaker’s what?” Paul …

Here’s Who Could Be The Next Speaker Of The House
1 year, 3 months ago

Here’s Who Could Be The Next Speaker Of The House

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UPDATE: ― Rep. Tom Emmer on Wednesday began making calls to run for the majority leader job rather than bidding for speaker, Politico reported. PREVIOUSLY: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision not to seek his old job is certain to set off intense jockeying among ambitious House Republicans, undeterred by the Californian’s short tenure as leader of …

The far right wants Trump to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker
1 year, 3 months ago

The far right wants Trump to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker

Raw Story  

With Rep. Kevin McCarthy becoming the first House Speaker in U.S. history to be voted out by a resolution of Congress, the House must select a new Speaker to be able to return to regular business. "Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, and even the far-right cable network Newsmax all floated the idea of Trump taking over …

The ‘Trump for speaker’ movement just got a new endorsement
2 years, 10 months ago

The ‘Trump for speaker’ movement just got a new endorsement

CNN  

CNN — On Monday, Republican candidate Vernon Jones switched from the Georgia governor’s race to a US House contest at the behest of former President Donald Trump. You talk about melting down – people would go crazy.” * Conservative radio talk show host Wayne Allyn Root had this exchange with Trump in June 2021: Root: “Why not, instead of just …

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