Republicans Nominate , 4th House Speaker Candidate , Mike Johnson.
The Republican representative from Louisiana was nominated just hours after Tom Emmer withdrew his bid for House speaker.
The Republican representative from Louisiana was nominated just hours after Tom Emmer withdrew his bid for House speaker.
Following his nomination, Johnson said, "Democracy is messy sometimes but it is our system … This House Republican majority is united.".
I have been humbled to have so many Members from across our Conference reach out to encourage me to seek the nomination for Speaker... after much prayer and deliberation, I am stepping forward now, Rep.
Mike Johnson, via statement.
Johnson, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, was involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election results, CNN reports.
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Trump took to Truth Social on Oct.
25 to support Johnson.
In 2024, we will have an even bigger, & more important, WIN!
My strong SUGGESTION is to go with the leading candidate, Mike Johnson, & GET IT DONE, FAST!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
After dropping out of the race on Oct.
24, Rep.
Kevin Hern also voiced his support for Johnson.
After dropping out of the race on Oct.
24, Rep.
Kevin Hern also voiced his support for Johnson.
I want everyone to know this race has gotten to the point where it’s gotten crazy.
This is more about people right now than it should be.
This should be about America and America’s greatness.
, Rep.
Kevin Hern, via statement.
For that, I stepped aside and threw all my support behind Mike Johnson.
I think he’d make a great speaker, Rep.
Kevin Hern, via statement.
Johnson, who is also an attorney focused on constitutional law, was elected to the House in 2016
