Elections

Trump Made Them Vote for Johnson and Now They’ve Set a Timer on His Speakership

CLOCK’S TICKING

The same conservatives Donald Trump cajoled to support his choice for speaker have now put Johnson on notice.

Juliegrace Brufke
Juliegrace Brufke 

Senior Political Correspondent

Mike Johnson is sworn in as Speaker of the House
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Juliegrace Brufke

Juliegrace Brufke

Senior Political Correspondent

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