"Heaven forbid": Mike Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to keep leading House Republicans even if they lose their majority in the November election. He expressed confidence that the GOP will hold or increase their majority but said he would stay on as leader in case of a divided government.Key Facts
- Mike Johnson is the House Speaker and GOP leader since 2023.
- He expects to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose the House majority in November.
- Johnson is confident Republicans will keep or grow their current slim majority.
- Midterm elections usually favor the party not in the White House, which challenges the GOP.
- Johnson joked about retiring to start a lawn business if the GOP loses but said that was a lighthearted comment.
- He has been actively campaigning across many districts to support GOP candidates.
- Johnson pointed to his legal background and defense of President Trump during impeachment as part of his leadership style.
- He said his main goal is to win the majority and continue as House Speaker.
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