Republicans Nominate , 4th House Speaker Candidate , Mike Johnson.<br />The Republican representative from Louisiana <br />was nominated just hours after Tom Emmer <br />withdrew his bid for House speaker.<br />The Republican representative from Louisiana <br />was nominated just hours after Tom Emmer <br />withdrew his bid for House speaker.<br />Following his nomination, Johnson said, <br />"Democracy is messy sometimes but it is our <br />system … This House Republican majority is united.".<br />I have been humbled to have <br />so many Members from across our Conference reach out to encourage me <br />to seek the nomination for Speaker... after much prayer and deliberation, <br />I am stepping forward now, Rep. Mike Johnson, via statement.<br />Johnson, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, <br />was involved in efforts to overturn <br />2020 election results, CNN reports. .<br />Trump took to Truth Social <br />on Oct. 25 to support Johnson.<br />In 2024, we will have an even <br />bigger, & more important, WIN! <br />My strong SUGGESTION is to go <br />with the leading candidate, <br />Mike Johnson, & GET IT DONE, FAST!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social.<br />After dropping out of the race on Oct. 24, <br />Rep. Kevin Hern also voiced his support for Johnson.<br />After dropping out of the race on Oct. 24, <br />Rep. Kevin Hern also voiced his support for Johnson.<br />I want everyone to know this race has <br />gotten to the point where it’s gotten <br />crazy. This is more about people right <br />now than it should be. This should be <br />about America and America’s greatness. , Rep. Kevin Hern, via statement.<br />For that, I stepped aside and threw <br />all my support behind Mike Johnson. <br />I think he’d make a great speaker, Rep. Kevin Hern, via statement.<br />Johnson, who is also an attorney focused on constitutional law, was elected to the House in 2016
