Trump Endorses Mike Johnson for Speaker as GOP Divisions Persist

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a challenging reelection bid despite President-elect Trump's endorsement and a slim Republican majority.

President-elect Donald Trump has given a full endorsement to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging Republicans to unite behind him ahead of the January 3 vote.
Johnson's leadership has come under fire from some Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, who opposes him over government spending and other policy disagreements.
The House GOP's narrow 219-215 majority leaves Johnson with little room for defections, as Democrats are expected to vote unanimously for their own leader, Hakeem Jeffries.
Concerns are being raised about potential delays in certifying Trump's Electoral College victory on January 6 if the speakership remains unresolved after the vote.
Trump's endorsement aims to prevent a repeat of the prolonged speaker battle from last year, but key Republican holdouts remain unconvinced.