{"id":2385334,"date":"2025-01-01T12:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T17:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnsons-at-mar-a-lago-he-and-trump-to-map-out-the-future\/"},"modified":"2025-01-01T12:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T17:34:00","slug":"mike-johnsons-at-mar-a-lago-he-and-trump-to-map-out-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnsons-at-mar-a-lago-he-and-trump-to-map-out-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Johnson\u2019s At Mar-A-Lago: He and Trump to \u2018Map\u2019 Out the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmike-johnsons-at-mar-a-lago-he-and-trump-to-map-out-the-future%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2385334&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is navigating\u200d meaningful challenges ahead of an crucial vote, largely stemming \u2063from recent backlash over a spending bill that received criticism from GOP \u200chardliners.As he seeks to solidify his position, \u2063Johnson is\u2062 reportedly meeting with President-elect Donald Trump\u2062 at Mar-A-Lago to strategize and \u200dsecure Trump&#8217;s endorsement, which he \u2063believes \u200cis crucial for his political \u2063survival.\u200d Despite Trump&#8217;s backing, opposition exists within the Republican \u2063party, with some\u200b members\u200c expressing doubts about Johnson&#8217;s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-vowed-to-elect-more-women-they-did-just-that\/\" title=\"Republicans Vowed To Elect More Women...They Did Just That\">conservative values<\/a>.Notably,Rep.\u2064 Thomas Massie has publicly \u2064stated he will not vote for Johnson, likening him to former \u200cSpeaker Paul Ryan, implying disappointment in Johnson&#8217;s approach. With \u200dthe vote looming, \u2063Johnson must balance\u2064 party unity and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">conservative principles amidst rising tensions<\/a> within the GOP.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Facing all manner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alanis-morissettes-jagged-little-pill-broadway-show-permanently-closes-due-to-nyc-covid-surge\/\" title=\"Alanis Morissette&#039;s &#039;Jagged Little Pill&#039; Broadway Show Permanently Closes Due to NYC COVID Surge\">uncertainty ahead<\/a> of a crucial Friday vote, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson appears to have caught onto a lifeline.<\/p>\n<p>And that lifeline is coming from Mar-A-Lago.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson, having just recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mike-johnsons-house-speaker-job-now-jeopardy-backlash-massive-spending-bill-grows-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infuriated swathes<\/a> of GOP hardliners on a spending bill that many critics accused of being full of pork, is apparently already at Mar-A-Lago, mapping out a future strategy meant to secure him the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>And Johnson is mapping that future out with President-elect Donald Trump, himself.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to map out some strategy, and he wanted to take photos and do a big endorsement on that day,&rdquo; Johnson told a Louisiana radio station, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/mike-johnson-meet-trump-mar-lago-map-strategy\/story?id=117247092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a>. &ldquo;I called him yesterday and said, &lsquo;Mr. President, let&rsquo;s go ahead and do that,&rsquo; so he did.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Johnson was speaking to News Radio 710 KEEL in Shreveport, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/louisianaradionetwork.com\/2024\/12\/31\/louisiana-republican-congressman-mike-johnson-anticipates-president-elect-donald-trumps-backing-for-house-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be with [Trump] at Mar-a-Lago on New Year&rsquo;s Day,&rdquo; Johnson said.<\/p>\n<p>The embattled speaker&rsquo;s revelation comes just days before a Friday vote where Johnson can ill-afford to lose even one GOP vote.<\/p>\n<p>Many have predicted that Johnson is headed for an election process similar to that of his predecessor, the polarizing Kevin McCarthy, where the speaker will have to offer multiple concessions over several votes to secure his role.<\/p>\n<p>That sort of chatter appeared to reach the ears of Trump, prompting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">president-elect<\/a> to try and quash anything that could hinder his America First agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The 45th and 47th President of the United States took to  on Monday, offering his total and unconditional support of Johnson:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/113742374534233751\/embed\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are the Party of COMMON SENSE, a primary reason that we WON, in a landslide, the magnificent and historic Presidential Election of 2024,&rdquo; Trump argued.<\/p>\n<p>He continued: &ldquo;LETS NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete &amp; Total Endorsement. MAGA!!!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite that support from Trump, some vocal Republicans have voiced their strong distaste for Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-rep-thomas-massie-says-voting-mike-johnson-speaker-election-next-paul-ryan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for example<\/a>, has already said that Johnson won&rsquo;t get his vote. Massie even went so far as to accuse Johnson of being the &ldquo;next Paul Ryan.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>(That&rsquo;s meant to be an insult for the politically unaware.)<\/p>\n<p>Other members of the GOP, meanwhile, want &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-rep-demands-assurances-mike-johnson-ahead-speaker-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assurances<\/a>&rdquo; that Johnson will stick to conservative values while wheeling and dealing on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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After angering many GOP hardliners with a spending bill criticized for containing excessive provisions, Johnson is reportedly at Mar-A-Lago strategizing with President-elect Donald Trump. &#8220;We\u2019re going to map out some strategy, and he wanted to take photos and do a big endorsement on that day,&#8221; Johnson shared with a Louisiana radio station, as reported by ABC News. He added that he would be meeting Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year\u2019s Day. This comes just days before the vote where losing even one GOP member&#8217;s support could be detrimental for him. Many anticipate that Johnson may face a voting process similar to his predecessor Kevin McCarthy, requiring multiple concessions to maintain his position. Trump&#8217;s endorsement aims to bolster Johnson&#8217;s standing amidst dissent within the party; however, some Republicans remain critical of him, expressing concerns about his commitment to conservative principles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2385335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Johnson-and-Trump.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[47709,7075,34218,3634],"class_list":["post-2385334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-future-plans","tag-mar-a-lago","tag-mike-johnson","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Johnson-and-Trump.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2385334"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2385338,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385334\/revisions\/2385338"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2385335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2385334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2385334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2385334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}