Mike Johnson elected as House speaker with full GOP support

Mike Johnson elected as House speaker with full GOP support

Benjamin Hughes


</p> <p>Mike Johnson has been chosen as the House speaker with complete backing from the GOP – according to CBS News.
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Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana, was chosen as the House speaker on Wednesday, resolving a stalemate that began when Kevin McCarthy was removed from the position almost three weeks ago. At 51 years old, Johnson, a former conservative radio personality, received unanimous support from the GOP on the initial vote and will be the least experienced speaker in many years. Nikole Killion provides the most recent updates.

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