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Mike Johnson Says He'll Start Louisiana Lawn Business With 'Fervor' If GOP Loses Midterms; Team Calls Spe

Johnson said he remains focused on keeping the House majority but might start a lawn business if Republicans lose control.

Mike Johnson Says He'll Start Louisiana Lawn Business With 'Fervor' If GOP Loses Midterms; Team Calls Spe
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is focused on keeping the Republican majority but would consider returning to Shreveport to start a lawn business if Republicans lose the House. His spokesperson dismissed speculation that Johnson might leave politics, while Johnson also criticized how Hakeem Jeffries might manage a Democratic House majority.

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House Speaker discussing his political future and criticizing Hakeem Jeffries

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Mike Johnson Discusses His Future if Republicans Lose House Majority

Johnson discussed whether he might leave politics if Republicans lose the House, then later said he intends to remain the party’s House leader even after a loss. Left-leaning outlets focus on the possibility he could leave politics, with one also ridiculing his praise of a House candidate. Center outlets present the remarks as a career and leadership question, adding election and succession context. Right-leaning outlets include both the possibility of his departure and his pledge to stay, with one framing a Democratic majority as a threat to the Republican agenda.

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