Emmer works to forge closer relationship with Trump after speaker fiasco

Published May 8, 2024 4:00am ET



House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is attempting to repair his relationship with Donald Trump after the former president opposed his run for speaker last fall.

Emmer, the third Republican nominated to replace Kevin McCarthy in October 2023, hoped Trump would stay neutral after the candidacy of his first choice, firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), stalled out on the House floor.

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