Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th Speaker of the House.

Thank you to my colleagues, friends, staff, and family for the unmatched support throughout this process.

It has been an arduous few weeks, and a reminder that the House is as complicated and…

— Rep. Mike Johnson (@RepMikeJohnson) October 25, 2023

🚨 WE HAVE A SPEAKER: Who is Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana?

-He’s America First & MAGA
-Ally of the House Freedom Caucus
-His mentor is Jim Jordan
-He served as legal defense for Trump during both impeachment trials
-Voted against all Ukraine spending after the initial bill… pic.twitter.com/mRWUbXMubT

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 25, 2023

🚨BREAKING: TRUMP: “I just want to congratulate Mike Johnson.. he will be a great Speaker of the House”

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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 25, 2023

Time to get to work.

6 Rounds of Voting - No Speaker

BREAKING: After six rounds of voting for the House Speaker, a representative was again not elected.

In Wednesday's third round, Rep. Jeffries received 212 votes, Rep. McCarthy received 201 votes and Rep. Donalds received 20 votes. More: https://t.co/ybngRRaGri pic.twitter.com/HmeNyekB5v

— Bloomberg (@business) January 4, 2023

Democrats march in lockstep. Republicans don't.

I certainly would prefer unity among the Republicans and a quick, easy vote. However, preventing another John Boehner and Paul Ryan debacle is an important venture.

Mark Levin Discusses House Speaker Vote

2. Jordan was nominated by Gaetz, who was Paul Ryan's biggest cheerleader early on. So, they appear to be playing a game of attrition, will only tick off more conservatives around the country.

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 3, 2023

4. In their last meeting with McCarthy, three Freedom Caucus members with whom I spoke said it was pretty ugly -- certain members were trying to use their votes to blackmail McCarthy for committee or subcommittee chairmanships,

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 3, 2023

6. When you look at the rules changes already agreed to, these 19 members should declare victory and move on. They leave McCarthy vulnerable to removal should he go rogue. Yet, it is they who've gone rogue.

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 3, 2023

8. As for these 19 members, are they more solid conservatives than Jordan, Banks, Donalds, Massie, McClintock, Palmer, Mooney, etc., etc.? No, in fact, most of they are utterly unknown backbenchers.

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 3, 2023

9. One of the original 5, Good of Virginia, took $2 million from McCarthy's fund to get re-elected. Others among the 19 took huge sums as well. I will discuss this at greater length on radio this evening. See you then!

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 3, 2023

Trump, the Freedom Caucus, and the Democrats

Donald Trump continues to trash the Freedom Caucus.

The Republican House Freedom Caucus was able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. After so many bad years they were ready for a win!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017

He plans to make a deal with the Democrats.

The Democrats will make a deal with me on healthcare as soon as ObamaCare folds - not long. Do not worry, we are in very good shape!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017

This is not good.

Trump says not to worry.

I'm worried.

Ted Poe Quits Freedom Caucus

The Freedom Caucus is fracturing.

Rep. Ted Poe quits House Freedom Caucus in aftermath of failed health care overhaul https://t.co/k5ieEXOxnz via @josephweber19

— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 26, 2017

From FOX News:

The fallout over House Republicans' failed ObamaCare overhaul bill continued Sunday when Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, resigned from the conservative House Freedom Caucus.

Poe intended to vote in favor of the bill and personally told President Trump last week that he would support the measure.

“To deliver on the conservative agenda we have promised the American people for eight years, we must come together to find solutions to move this country forward," Poe said in a statement. "Saying no is easy, leading is hard, but that is what we were elected to do. Leaving this caucus will allow me to be a more effective member of Congress and advocate for the people of Texas. It is time to lead."

Poe resigned hours after President Trump called out the Freedom Caucus and conservative groups Club for Growth and The Heritage Foundation for not supporting the measure.

“Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare!,” Trump tweeted.

Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 26, 2017

The American people have given Republicans the power to deliver on their promises. No excuses.

Hugh Hewitt and the Freedom Caucus

Don't blame Paul Ryan for the repeal and replace ObamaCare debacle.

Members of the Freedom Caucus owns the failure, according to Hugh Hewitt.

Video: @HughHewitt blames “Area 51 sub-caucus of the Freedom Caucus which believes in legislative flying saucers” #MTP #TTT pic.twitter.com/wBkWeOlamo

— Brent Baker (@BrentHBaker) March 26, 2017