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Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent


Published on 2025-01-03 16:40:43 - MSN
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  • By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Mike Johnson was reelected as the U.S. House Speaker by House Republicans, despite facing dissent from within his party. This decision came after a tumultuous period where former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted, leading to a brief tenure by Johnson. The vote to retain Johnson was not unanimous, reflecting ongoing internal conflicts within the GOP, particularly from hardline conservatives who have been critical of his leadership. Despite the dissent, Johnson managed to secure enough support to continue in his role, highlighting the party's struggle to maintain unity and direction amidst various political pressures and upcoming electoral challenges.

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