U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Today, Speaker Johnson met with Senate Republican Leader-elect John Thune in Washington. This meeting followed Johnson's nomination as Speaker of the House and Thune's election as Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress.
Both leaders expressed their commitment to advancing their agenda. "Leader Thune and I are ready to hit the ground running and put America first in the 119th Congress," said Speaker Johnson. He emphasized working with President Trump on several issues including securing borders, cutting taxes, reducing inflation, and restoring America's energy dominance.
Leader-elect Thune also highlighted the importance of unity among Republicans to implement President Trump's plans. "In order to enact President Trump’s agenda, it will take each and every Republican working together," he stated. Thune described their meeting as productive and expressed eagerness to collaborate with Johnson in reversing policies from the Biden-Harris administration.
Johnson and Thune both indicated that they believe the future is promising under Republican leadership starting in 2025.
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