Trump endorses Mike Johnson for another term as House speaker

President-elect gives total endorsement' amid discontent among fellow Republicans with speaker's leadership

Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson for another term as speaker of the House of Representatives, following intense speculation that the Louisiana congressman could face a challenge amid unhappiness with his leadership among fellow Republicans.

The president-elect - whose own continued support had appeared uncertain - trumpeted his backing in a social media post that appeared to assure Johnson's re-election speaker after the new Congress is sworn in on Friday.