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Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans - AP News — Mario Diaz-Balart | ChamberLight
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Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after three weeks of Republican infighting, marking the rise of a staunch Trump ally and social conservative to the chamber's top leadership post.
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Representative from Florida
Former President and ally of Johnson
Former Representative from Georgia
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Ousted former Speaker of the House
House Judiciary Committee Chairman
Republican Conference Chairwoman
Former President and ally of Johnson
Former Representative from Georgia
Representative from Kentucky
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