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Mike Johnson Steps Down as Top House Republican
Confirmed
In Short: House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he will not seek the position of minority leader in the next Congress, following the Republican Party's significant losses in the midterm elections.
Johnson made the announcement during a call with his staff, signaling a shift in leadership for the Republican Party.
In a statement to CBS News, Johnson said, 'If God moves on our hearts and says we should go back to my hometown of Shreveport and start a lawn business, I'll do that with equal fervor.'
Johnson's announcement sets the stage for a leadership battle within the Republican Party, with the deadline for candidates to declare their intentions looming on Friday, November 10.
Johnson's tenure as House Speaker began in October 2023, following Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
Johnson's decision reflects the challenges the Republican Party faces in the wake of the midterm elections, as they prepare for the next round of legislative and oversight battles.
While Johnson's future plans are uncertain, he has indicated openness to various possibilities beyond politics.
What this adds
The announcement came as a surprise to many within the party, given Johnson's previous commitment to the role.
What's confirmed
- "If God moves on our hearts and says we should go back to my hometown of Shreveport and start a lawn business, I'll do that with equal fervor." Republicans first elected Johnson as speaker in October 2023 after weeks of chaos in the wake of Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster.
- WASHINGTON — A day after Democrats captured the House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told his staff Wednesday morning he will not stay on as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to four sources on the phone call.
What's still developing
- After a bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson does not plan to stay on as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with his plans who was not authorized to discuss them publicly.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is giving up his position atop the House GOP after Republicans were swept from power in Tuesday’s midterms, bringing his three-year tenure as the party’s leader to a close.
- Johnson of Louisiana announced his plans on a private call with staff Wednesday morning, according to two people on the call.
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