US House Speaker Mike Johnson resigns after Republican midterm defeat

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced his resignation Wednesday following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, confirmed by his spokesperson to AFP. Johnson is third in the presidential line of succession. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, informed his team of the decision one day after Democrats won control of both congressional chambers. President Donald Trump praised Johnson as "fantastic" in the role. Johnson, 54, held the speakership since October 2023, succeeding Kevin McCarthy after internal party disputes. His departure opens a leadership race between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, with an internal vote scheduled for Tuesday.


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