House Speaker Mike Johnson Meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Johnson Endorses Trump for 2024 Amid Criticism from Right-Wing Lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, marking their first in-person meeting since Johnson became Speaker.
Johnson recently endorsed Trump for the 2024 presidential election, breaking with his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, who refrained from endorsing a candidate during his tenure as Speaker.
The meeting comes as Johnson faces criticism from right-wing lawmakers for his decision to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown.
Johnson has taken steps to align himself with the far right, including releasing surveillance video of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Johnson's endorsement of Trump marks a significant shift from his 2015 stance, when he criticized Trump's character and suitability for the presidency.