These remarks mark a shift from Johnson's earlier assertions that he would remain the presiding officer in the next Congress regardless of the electoral outcome. He previously told a reporter that he was "laser focused on winning the House" and explicitly declined to discuss any scenario in which Republicans do not retain their majority.
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Mike Johnson Suggests Leaving House if Republicans Lose Majority
US Politics12 days ago
The top Republican in the House may move back to Louisiana to launch a small business if his party fails to retain control of the chamber in November. Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that he does not know what his next chapter will hold should Republicans lose the majority, suggesting he would be willing to start a lawn business in Shreveport to be of his "highest and best use" to the country.
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