Trump's Endorsement Fuels GOP Infighting Over Speaker Johnson
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Donald Trump's endorsement of Mike Johnson for House Speaker has swayed some GOP hardliners to support Johnson, aligning the House agenda with Trump's priorities. However, Johnson still faces challenges from conservatives demanding rule changes and expressing skepticism about his leadership. Trump's backing is seen as a move towards party unity, but some Freedom Caucus members remain resistant, planning to vote against Johnson's nomination to signal their dissent.
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- Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker in meeting with House Republicans NBC News
- Conservatives abandon Speaker Johnson challenger for alternative protest strategy The Hill
- Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel, winning nod from Trump The Associated Press
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