Speaker Mike Johnson Promises 'America First' Agenda as GOP Majority Expected to Grow in 119 Congress

Nov 12, 2024, 03:18 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed reporters outside the Capitol, emphasizing his commitment to advancing an 'America First' agenda. He stated that House Republicans have a 'mandate' to act swiftly to ensure the implementation of former President Trump's policies through a GOP-controlled Congress. Johnson indicated that the Republican majority in the House is expected to be slightly larger than in the previous Congress. He expressed determination to 'raise an America First banner' and described the shift in focus as necessary for the American people, stating, 'We're moving on and we're turning the page.'