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Mike Johnson, Trump Convening at Mar-a-Lago (www.improvethenews.org)

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In a notable meeting, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump are convening at Mar-a-Lago on Friday — their first public meeting since Johnson ascended to the speakership in November. BBC News (LR: 3 CP: 5)
The main topics of discussion include "election integrity," reportedly drawing attention to Trump's characterization of state proposals and lawsuits that allegedly would allow non-citizens to vote despite existing federal bans. CNN (LR: 2 CP: 5)
While Johnson proposed the visit to Mar-a-Lago long ago, this meeting has gained further importance recently as the conservative Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) threatens to strip him of the gavel. Newsmax
Less than six months into the job, Mike Johnson has been under fire from his own conference as he remains at odds with Trump on many issues, particularly Ukraine aid and the reauthorization of a surveillance bill. Financial Times
According to former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, this high-profile joint appearance shows that Trump supports the leadership of Johnson. FOX News (LR: 4 CP: 4)
On Thursday, Politico reported that the former president and strongest GOP leader opposes the constant motion-to-vacate threats and GOP House infighting. Politico

Republican narrative:

On top of not being the solution, ousting Mike Johnson from speakership would effectively be counterproductive. After the chaos that followed Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion to remove Kevin McCarthy, the GOP cannot afford more turmoil ahead of an already uphill battle in the 2024 election.
PJ MEDIA (LR: 4 CP: 4)

Conservative narrative:

Mike Johnson has already abandoned his constituents to work alongside the Democrats, so what's the point in worrying about how his removal could impact future House leadership? As it stands, it would be better — or at least less harmful — for Republicans to vote him out and prevent further bad legislation.
BLAZE MEDIA

Nerd narrative:

There's a 65% chance that Mike Johnson will remain Speaker for all of 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
METACULUS (LR: 3 CP: 3)

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