"Trump and Johnson's Mar-a-Lago Meeting Amid Speaker Threats and Election Updates"
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Speaker Mike Johnson is emphasizing his ties to former President Donald Trump as he faces the threat of a vote to strip him of the speaker’s gavel. Johnson and Trump are set to appear together at Mar-a-Lago to discuss "election integrity." Johnson's decision to hold an event with Trump provides an opportunity for him to seek political cover as he faces intense pressure from his right flank over various policy issues. The potential influence of Trump in the House GOP infighting has the potential to be a powerful force in the fight over the speakership, as GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene dangles the possibility of forcing a vote to oust him.
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