Mike Johnson fights to keep Trump’s ear as House agenda stalls

Published February 11, 2025 6:00am ET



Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) won’t let Donald Trump out of his sight as Republicans clash over how to pass the president’s agenda.

Johnson has made a habit of appearing with Trump at sporting events — a UFC fight in November 2024, a college football game in December, and, on Sunday, the Super Bowl — since his reelection to the White House. He’s also made repeated trips to Florida, most recently hosting a House retreat at Trump’s Doral resort.

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