Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: ‘America is back’
President-elect Trump expressed his satisfaction with Mike Johnson’s re-election as speaker of the House, stating that the process had brought House Republicans even closer together. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Trump emphasized that this development is a continuation of his campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.”
Johnson’s re-election as speaker of the House on Friday was met with approval from the president-elect, who had been in constant communication with House Republicans throughout the process. Trump described it as “a great honor to have helped” and praised the House Republican membership for their fantastic support.
“It is all a great continuation of ‘Make America Great Again,’” Trump reiterated. He expressed confidence in Johnson’s leadership abilities, stating, “Mike Johnson will do a fabulous job as speaker.”
The president-elect highlighted the unity within the Republican Party, stating that the re-election of Johnson had brought them even closer together. He attributed this cohesion to the success of the 2024 presidential election, where Republicans won all seven swing states and secured the popular vote.
“We will all be working together with total benefit going to the people of our nation,” Trump emphasized. “Our country will be run with strength and common sense again.”
In conclusion, Trump declared, “America is back,” signaling a renewed sense of optimism and unity within the nation.
The article was written by political correspondent and reporter Brooke Singman for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel, and FOX Business. It highlights the significance of Johnson’s re-election as speaker of the House and Trump’s positive outlook on the future of the country.
