Shreveport Reporter

Today, Speaker Johnson participated in an interview with Fox News' Guy Benson at the Americans for Prosperity's "Freedom Embassy." The discussion covered the House Republicans' agenda, budget reconciliation, and the role of grassroots organizations in future elections.

Speaker Johnson emphasized the significance of the reconciliation process. He stated, "The president's done a heroic job with executive authority right out of the gates and accomplished quite a bit. DOGE is working overtime, and all these things are happening. Now we have to codify it. So, the reconciliation process is the key to getting that done."

Johnson highlighted that with 53 Republicans in the Senate, using a bare majority through reconciliation is strategic. He explained how this approach would help address inflation issues and prevent what he described as "the largest tax increase in US history" by reducing taxes and regulations.

Discussing budget reconciliation further, Johnson noted its importance for small business owners: "What we need to do for small business owners like you is get government out of the way and give you certainty so that you can plan and invest appropriately." He stressed that extending provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was crucial before they expire at year's end.

Regarding the House budget resolution, Johnson cited Ronald Reagan: “I'd rather get 80% of what I want than go over the cliff of the flag waving.” He acknowledged that changes take time but expressed optimism about making significant progress toward conservative goals.

Johnson also underscored grassroots activism's critical role: "The grassroots component of this is critical... Let your elected representatives in Washington know how you feel about [an issue]." He encouraged sharing personal stories to influence elected officials effectively.

Johnson's remarks reflect his focus on leveraging legislative processes to achieve Republican objectives while emphasizing public engagement's importance.