House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has no doubt had a turbulent year as the leader of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, but any effort to replace him with someone else will not create smoother sailing.

President-elect Donald Trump made clear that any effort to replace Johnson as House speaker lacks his support. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump again endorsed Johnson for the top job, even after a messy fight over government spending and the debt ceiling created feelings of discontent within the Republican conference.