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Speaker Mike Johnson won’t run for minority leader, setting up GOP battle

Speaker Mike Johnson won’t run for minority leader, setting up GOP battle

Summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not run for House minority leader in the next Congress, according to two Republican staffers. His decision comes after Republicans’ election defeat and as the party faces a contest over its future leadership.

Key Facts

  • Johnson made the announcement on a staff call Wednesday.
  • Two Republican staffers reported Johnson’s decision.
  • Johnson said he would not seek the House minority leader position in the next Congress.
  • Republicans suffered an election defeat, according to the article.
  • The decision sets up a contest over Republican leadership in the next Congress.
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