Mike Johnson Wins GOP Nod for Speaker with Trump's Backing, Faces January Vote

Nov 13, 2024, 09:18 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson has secured the Republican nomination to remain as House Speaker in a unanimous voice vote during a closed-door GOP conference meeting. The decision comes with the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, who endorsed Johnson earlier in the day. Despite this internal party support, Johnson will still need to face a full House vote in January to officially retain his position.