Perhaps he was still sleepy from resting all day, but Donald Trump walked away when asked if he still supports Mike Johnson.
Video:
Reporter: Do you still support Speaker Johnson?
Trump:
Reporter: Do you still support Speaker Johnson?
Trump: pic.twitter.com/amYthUNlPd
— Acyn (@Acyn) April 19, 2024
If I were Mike Johnson, I would feel quite anxious after watching that video. Trump may have appeared with Johnson a week ago and praised his work, but he did not intervene with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's planned motion to remove Johnson.
Considering Trump's tendency to easily change his stance based on the last person he spoke to, Speaker Johnson should not feel secure at this time.
The Ukraine aid bill that Trump opposes will likely be approved by the House on Saturday, triggering discussions about Mike Johnson’s future. Democrats are prepared to contribute enough votes to protect Johnson from the motion to remove him from office, but it will likely result in Johnson becoming a powerless speaker. Donald Trump could have supported Johnson strongly today, but he chose not to, sealing Johnson’s fate by saying nothing.
