President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec. 31 that he believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will secure a second term in the job despite opposition from some Republican lawmakers ahead of another contentious speakership race.
Trump made the comments while speaking to reporters outside of a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote to elect a new speaker on Jan. 3, the first day of the 119th congressional session.
Asked what his message is to Republican lawmakers who do not support Johnson in his re-election effort, Trump praised the Louisiana Republican, describing him as a “good man” and “a wonderful person.”…