House of Representatives has elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to carry out its basic duties.
“I think he’s gonna be a fantastic speaker,” Trump said at the New York court where the former president, who is now the Republican frontrunner for president in 2024, is on trial over a lawsuit alleging business fraud. While House leaders typically focus on fundraising and vote counting, Johnson is better known as an advocate for conservative social positions.
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