Trump Endorses Mike Johnson Amid GOP Tensions
Trump gives Johnson 'complete and total endorsement' ahead of speakership fight 🔗
President-elect Donald Trump has given full endorsement to Mike Johnson as he prepares for a challenge to retain the House speakership. Trump emphasized the need for immediate relief from previous policies and praised Johnson as a dedicated and moral leader. He warned Republicans not to waste the opportunity presented to them after a successful campaign. Despite Trump's victory, tensions within the Republican Party surfaced, particularly over a recent spending bill and immigration issues, as some Republicans may oppose Johnson’s speakership. Additionally, Trump criticized the spending of the Democratic campaign, alleging that it resulted in wasteful celebrity endorsements.
- Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speakership.
- He warns Republicans about not squandering their recent electoral success.
- Internal divisions within the GOP are evident, especially regarding immigration and spending bills.
- Trump accuses Democrats of wasting campaign funds on celebrity endorsements.
What did Trump say about Mike Johnson?
Trump described Mike Johnson as a "good, hard working, religious man" and provided him with his "complete and total endorsement" for the House speakership.
What are the divisions within the Republican Party about?
Divisions are emerging over issues such as immigration policies and the handling of a recent spending bill, which some Republicans opposed.
How did Trump criticize the Democratic campaign?
Trump claimed that the Democratic campaign wasted funds, particularly on celebrity endorsements, and highlighted the high costs associated with these endorsements as unjustifiable.