The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, congratulated Republicans on Saturday. Michael Johnson upon being re-elected as house speaker. Triumph He said Johnson will be a “great speaker” and that the United States will be the beneficiary.
Trump congratulated Johnson for “receiving unprecedented help.” vote of confidence in Congress” in a post on his ‘Social Reality’ platform, adding that Americans have waited four years for common sense, strength and leadership, which they will now get.
“Congratulations to the president Micro Johnson for receiving an unprecedented vote of confidence in Congress. Mike will be a great speaker and our country will be the beneficiary. The American people have waited four years for common sense, strength and leadership. “They will understand it now and the United States will be greater than ever!” said the president-elect in his message.
Previously, Trump had said that Johnson’s re-election as speaker of the House of Representatives would be a “huge victory for the republican party“.
“Good luck today to President Mike Johnson, an excellent man of great ability, who is very close to having 100% support. A victory for Mike today will be a great victory for the Republican Party and another recognition of our 129 years. The most momentous presidential election!! – A GREAT STATEMENT, REALLY MAGIC!! Trump said in a Social Reality post on Friday.
Mike Johnson re-elected House Speaker
Mike Johnson secured the speakership of the House of Representatives on Friday as the 119th Congress convened, overcoming initial resistance within his own party. Johnson failed to reach the necessary 218 votes in the first round. Subsequently, two Republican representatives, Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas, changed their votes, allowing Johnson to win in the runoff.
Trump reportedly spoke with Norman and Self before changing their votes, according to Punchbowl Information. With 434 members present, Johnson needed 218 votes to win. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky cast the lone dissenting vote.
Johnson faced opposition from some Republicans and worked to secure their support before the vote. The failure to elect a president could have disrupted Congress’ planned certification of Trump’s victory in the 2024 election on Monday.
“We don’t have time for drama,” Johnson commented upon arriving at the Capitol.
