Speaker Johnson Withdraws Rosendale Senate Endorsement Amid GOP Backlash

After initially planning to endorse Rep. Matt Rosendale for the Montana Senate race, Speaker Mike Johnson reverses decision following significant Republican opposition.

Speaker Mike Johnson initially planned to endorse Rep. Matt Rosendale for the Montana Senate race, aiming to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.
The endorsement was reportedly traded for Rosendale's vote on an aid package for Israel, but Johnson reneged on the deal after GOP backlash.
Johnson's reversal came after being advised that endorsing Rosendale could jeopardize Republican efforts to reclaim the Senate.
Instead of an endorsement, Johnson has committed to sending a contribution to Rosendale's campaign.
The incident has sparked criticism and highlighted divisions within the Republican Party, with some calling the actions 'amateurish'.