Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson hits the gavel before the arrival of Britain's King Charles III during a Joint Meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the US Capitol (AFP/Getty)House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed White House staff consider him a co-president due to his frequent discussions with President Trump. Johnson faces major challenges managing a slim GOP House majority, fraught with internal divisions, ahead of the midterm elections. House Republicans have repeatedly broken ranks to block key legislation, including bills on defense policy, FISA reauthorization, and the war in Iran. Republicans are struggling to balance loyalty to President Trump with growing voter frustration over high fuel prices and an unpopular war. President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33 percent, matching the lowest level of his presidency and adding pressure on vulnerable GOP candidates. In fullMike Johnson gives himself a promotion and claims White House refers to him as ‘co-president’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mike Johnson says White House staff call him Trump’s ‘co-president’
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson hits the gavel before the arrival of Britain's King Charles III during a Joint Meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the US Capitol (AFP/Getty)House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed White House staff consider him a co-president due to his frequent discussions with President Trump. Johnson faces major challenges managing a slim GOP House majority, fraught with internal divisions, ahead of the midterm elections. House Republicans have repeatedly broken ranks to block key legislation, including bills on defense policy, FISA reauthorization, and the war in Iran. Republicans are struggling to balance loyalty to President Trump with growing voter frustration over high fuel prices and an unpopular war. President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33 percent, matching the lowest level of his presidency and adding pressure on vulnerable GOP candidates. In fullMike Johnson gives himself a promotion and claims White House refers to him as ‘co-president’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
