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Following a unanimous House GOP vote, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is now third-in-line to the president as the newly elected House Speaker.
Former President Donald Trump voiced his enthusiasm over the matter, noting that “he is a tremendous man.”
“I just want to congratulate Mike Johnson. He will be a great Speaker of the House, and we were very happy to help. I’ve known him for a long time. He is a tremendous leader. He is a tremendous man,” Trump pressed. (Poll: Who Should Win the Presidency In 2024? VOTE)
“He comes from a wonderful place, Louisiana … He’s going to be a great speaker – I think you’re going to be very proud of him.”
Johnson (R-LA) gave glory to God following his being elected as Speaker, which was confirmed following an unanimous Republican vote, which had not occurred in 12 years.
“I want to tell all my colleagues here what I told the Republicans in that room last night; I don’t believe there are any coincidences in a matter like this,” Johnson began.
“I believe that Scripture, the Bible, is very clear that God is the one that raises up those in authority. He raised up each of you, all of us, and I believe that God has ordained and allowed each one of us to be brought here for this specific moment in this time,” he said in reference to Romans chapter 13 of the Bible. (Trending: Meet Mike Johnson, Your New House Speaker)
Here are 30 things to know about Mike Johnson:
• 1. He’s a Native of Louisiana
• 2. His Education: In 1995, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University. He went to Louisiana State’s Paul M. Herbert Law Center, earning a Juris Doctor in 1998.
• 3. He’s a Devout Christian
• 4. His Family: Mr. Johnson and his wife, Kelly, have four children: Hannah, Abigail, Jack, and Will.
• 5. He Practiced Law Before Entering Politics
• 6. He Was a Radio Host and Teaches at Liberty University
• 7. He Previously Served in the Louisiana House of Representatives
• 8. He Has Represented Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District Since 2017
• 9. His Father Died Days Before His Election
• 10. He Entered House GOP Leadership in 2021
• 11. Johnson’s Committees: Mr. Johnson has served on several important House committees, including the House Judiciary Committee and the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
• 12. He Was Chairman of a Constitution-Oriented Subcommittee
• 13. He Voted to Repeal Obamacare
• 14. He Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
• 15. He Opposed the Certification of the 2020 Election
• 16. Key Architect of Electoral College Objections
• 17. He Opposed Establishing the Jan. 6 Panel
• 18. He’s Staunchly Pro-Life
• 19. He Voted to Increase the Debt Ceiling
• 20. He Opposes Ukraine Aid
• 21. He Didn’t Support McCarthy’s Stopgap Spending Bill
• 22. He Is a Staunch Supporter of Israel
• 23. He Is of Modest Means
• 24. He Is a Critic of the President and His Son
• 25. He Opposed a Bill Codifying a Federal Right to Same-Sex Marriage
• 26. He Was the Republicans’ Fourth Nominee for the Speaker’s Job
• 27. He Has ‘No Enemies’: Through the contentious search for a new speaker, Mr. Johnson defied the odds by winning unanimous support in his bid for the gavel.
• 28. He Is Open to Another Stopgap Spending Bill
• 29. He Aligns With President Trump
• 30. Challenges Lie Ahead: Mr. Johnson has many challenges ahead. “With just weeks left to avert a federal shutdown on Nov. 17, it appears hardline conservatives may be giving him leeway to pursue another continuing resolution so that all 12 appropriations bills can be passed. So far, the House has only managed to pass two and, on Oct. 26, is set to pass a third dealing with energy policy,” the report found.
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