Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker
by Edward Helmore from on (#6T8MG)
Despite Donald Trump's endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle
A senior Texas Republican congressman has said that the House speaker, Mike Johnson, does not yet have the votes to be re-elected to the speakership ahead of an election to be held later this week.
Representative Chip Roy told Fox Business's Varney & Co that he was undecided on supporting the Louisiana Republican, despite Donald Trump issuing a full-throated endorsement of Johnson on Monday.
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