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    Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

    By FARNOUSH AMIRI
    Updated 1:30 PM CST, January 2, 2025

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.

    The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post.

    The challenge, as always, is that Johnson will need almost every Republican vote to win.

    Johnson has a singular asset in his favor: President-elect Donald Trump endorsed him for speaker in a social media post at the start of the week. But it’s uncertain whether Trump’s blessing will be enough to persuade far-right Republicans who have at times grown frustrated with Johnson’s leadership and who are prone to demand concessions when their votes become essential.

    Johnson, 52, ascended to the speakership in October 2023 almost by accident after Republicans struggled to replace Kevin McCarthy following the unprecedented removal of the California Republican from the job. Several contenders tried and failed before Republicans settled on Johnson, who is well liked across the conference. ...

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