Trump Signals Support for Johnson’s Bid to Become House Speaker
- Louisiana congressman supported campaign to overturn election
- He becomes fourth nominee GOP puts forth to succeed McCarthy
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Donald Trump threw his support behind Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson’s bid to become speaker of the House, boosting his ally as Republicans hope to emerge from weeks of disarray without a leader.
Johnson, the party’s fourth speaker nominee in three weeks, said he is “very confident” he will be elected Wednesday to the post. Republicans plan a noon vote on the House floor.