President-elect Donald Trump reissued support for House Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to remain Speaker of the House, despite some House Republicans being unimpressed with Johnson's actions. Johnson previously rushed through a reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and faced criticism for attempting to pass a large spending bill.
Key Points
President-elect Trump reissued support for House Speaker Mike Johnson
Johnson faced criticism for rushing through the reauthorization of FISA
Some House Republicans doubt Johnson's ability to lead
Pros
President-elect Trump's support for House Speaker Mike Johnson could provide stability and continuity in House leadership.
Cons
Some House Republicans are unimpressed with Johnson's actions, particularly his handling of the reauthorization of FISA and a large spending bill.