Trump Endorses Speaker of the House Amid Pivotal Election
Unlike his predecessor, who often remained detached, President-elect Donald Trump is unapologetically stepping into the fray to influence Congress's future leadership.
As President Joe Biden spends his final days in office pushing through Ukraine aid and issuing last-minute commutations, Trump is focusing on laying the groundwork for what he aims to be a transformative second term.
However, for Trump’s ambitions to take shape, Republicans need a strong Speaker of the House—an issue sparking intense debate within conservative circles.
Currently, Speaker Mike Johnson is under fire after a contentious battle over a spending bill designed to prevent a government shutdown just before the holidays.
Critics argue the bill is riddled with wasteful spending and will only deepen the national debt. The issue has placed Johnson in a precarious position, drawing more ire than even the divisive debate over transgender bathroom policies.
Notable Republicans, such as Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, have openly criticized Johnson, labeling him a “weak man” incapable of leading. Paul has even floated an unconventional idea—suggesting tech mogul Elon Musk, co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, as a candidate for Speaker.
Despite these challenges, Trump has now weighed in, offering his perspective on Johnson’s leadership. His endorsement, shared on Truth Social, underscores both his support for Johnson and his characteristic attacks on critics, including Hollywood figures, Reverend Al Sharpton, and “Kamala and Joe.”
“We are the Party of COMMON SENSE, a primary reason that we WON, in a landslide, the magnificent and historic Presidential Election of 2024,” Trump posted. “ALL SEVEN SWING STATES, 312 ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES, AND THE POPULAR VOTE BY MILLIONS OF VOTERS (Despite large scale voter fraud taking place in numerous states, including California, where votes are ridiculously still being counted, or under review!), ALL WON WITH EASE, CALM, & PROFESSIONALISM.
“Republicans are being praised for having run a ‘legendary’ campaign! Democrats are being excoriated for their effort, having wasted 2.5 Billion Dollars, much of it unaccounted for, with some being used to illegally buy endorsements ($11,000,000 to Beyoncé, who never even sang a song, $2,000,000 to Oprah for doing next to nothing, and even $500,000 to Reverend AL, a professional con man and instigator, who agreed to ‘interview’ their ‘star spangled’ candidates, Kamala and Joe).
“We ran a flawless campaign, having spent FAR LESS, with lots of money left over. They ran a very expensive ‘sinking ship,’ embracing DOJ & FBI WEAPONIZATION against their political opponent, ME.
“BUT IT DIDN’T WORK, IT WAS A DISASTER!!! LET’S NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN.
“The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration. Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN.
“Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement. MAGA!!!”
Trump’s message, arriving just weeks before his official inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, sends a clear signal about his priorities and confidence in Johnson’s ability to guide the GOP through this critical juncture.