Burchett on Trump backing Johnson: 'The die has been cast'....

Repugs are afraid of trump--so they will bow to his whims.


Burchett on Trump backing Johnson: ‘The die has been cast’

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5060657-burchett-on-trump-backing-johnson-the-die-has-been-cast/

by Lauren Irwin - 12/30/24 7:38 PM ET



Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) argued that the “die has been cast” in the Speakership vote after President-elect Trump gave an endorsement of sitting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Burchett joined Fox News on Monday, saying he believes Johnson will have enough votes to remain speaker.

“I think he ultimately will,” he said. “I think the die has been cast pretty much.”

Still, Burchett didn’t jump on board for Johnson. He said he would wait and make up his mind on Friday.

“I’ll talk to Mike some and maybe President Trump even, and discuss some ideas and issues that I have,” Burchett said.

The House is set to vote Friday on a new Speaker. Johnson’s leadership position hangs in the balance, as some hard-line conservatives are upset with his spending after the continuing resolution legislation and aid to Ukraine.