President-elect Trump appears to have helped Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., avoid a messy, drawn-out fight to lead the House of Representatives.
Trump spoke by phone with both Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Keith Self, R-Texas, after they had initially voted for people other than Johnson for speaker, two knowledgeable sources told Fox News Digital.
Self and Norman were seen disappearing into a side room with Johnson and others after the roll call vote was complete, but before the vote was formally closed.
They emerged minutes later and announced they would both vote for Johnson – cementing the Louisiana Republican’s victory.
UNITY AT LAST !!!
It restores hope to know the party is sticking together in these critical times of our history. Now on with the agenda , let the good times roll .
Pride , patriotism, American values, American dream, and finally hope !
I didn’t want him to begin with, but at some point you have to just get on with things. No good would have come of a drawn out vote. It would only further piss off everyone… including Republicans.
After the crap Mike tried to present to congress and the senate as fiscally responsible , he is well aware what is expected of him in the coming term . There are many eyes on him now .