Donald Trump Congratulates New Speaker Mike Johnson
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump congratulated newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) for winning the Speaker’s gavel, one day after the President put the final nail in the coffin of Rep. Tom Emmer’s (R-MN) bid.
The election of Speaker Johnson marks the beginning of a new era in the House of Representatives, with the new Speaker leading the Republican Party into a period of renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Trump was quick to congratulate the new Speaker, tweeting, “Congratulations to the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson! He is a man of integrity and vision who will serve the people of Louisiana and the United States with honor and distinction.”
The President also praised Johnson’s record of service, noting, “Mike Johnson has served the people of Louisiana with distinction and honor for many years. He is a man of principle and conviction who will bring a new level of leadership to the House of Representatives.”
In response to the President’s congratulations, Speaker Johnson expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am humbled and honored to accept the office of Speaker of the House. I look forward to working with President Trump and our Republican colleagues in Congress to advance an agenda of economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and national security.”
The election of Speaker Johnson comes after a contentious primary race between Johnson and Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN). Emmer, who had the backing of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), was unable to secure enough votes to secure the Speaker’s gavel.
Despite the close primary race, Speaker Johnson and Rep. Emmer were both gracious in their statements following the announcement of the election results. Johnson thanked Emmer for his commitment to the Republican Party and his dedication to public service.
The election of Speaker Johnson marks the first time in more than a decade that a Republican Speaker has been elected in the House of Representatives. Speaker Johnson has vowed to act as a unifying force in the House, and has already begun to assemble a leadership team that will be the driving force behind the GOP agenda.
With the election of Speaker Johnson and a new majority in the House, Republicans have a chance to pursue an agenda of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and national security. President Trump and Speaker Johnson have already begun to discuss a number of legislative priorities that they hope to pass in the upcoming session of Congress.
President Trump and Speaker Johnson have also made clear that they are committed to working together to ensure that the people of the United States have access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunity.
As the Speaker of the House, Johnson will be responsible for maintaining order in the House and ensuring that the legislative agenda is carried out in a timely and effective manner. He will also be responsible for working with the other members of the House to ensure that their voices are heard and their priorities are addressed.
The election of Speaker Johnson is an important milestone for the Republican Party, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the members of the House and the President. With the election of Speaker Johnson, the Republican Party has the chance to seize the moment and begin a new era of responsible and effective leadership.