Republican Speaker Mike Johnson: A Troubled History
From Kevin McCarthy's Ouster to Mike Johnson's Election
In a chaotic three-week period, Kevin McCarthy was shockingly ousted as Republican speaker of the House. Now, House Democratic leadership has announced the end of efforts to oust Mike Johnson, the newly appointed hard-right legal warrior-turned-speaker. Despite threats from Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, Johnson will remain in his position.
Mike Johnson: A Profile
Johnson, born in 1972 in Shreveport, Louisiana, is an American lawyer and Republican politician who has served as the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since January 5, 2023. As the sixth Republican speaker since 1994, Johnson's tenure follows a troubled history of Republican speakers.
Paralyzed Chamber Ends with Johnson's Election
On Wednesday, Republicans elected Johnson as the new speaker of the House, bringing an end to 22 days of a paralyzed chamber. A group of rebels had caused the previous speaker, Kevin McCarthy, to be ousted, leading to a chaotic and contentious period in the House.
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