Will Trump Appointments Complicate Mike Johnson's Grip on the House?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may be in "dangerous territory" as President-elect Donald Trump appoints key staff positions, momentarily pulling Republican seats from Congress .
Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman posted on X, formerly Twitter , on Monday pointing out Johnson's position: "Between Stefanik and waltz going into the administration, house republicans will have a very tiny majority come the beginning of the 119th. Could be 219 or 220. Dangerous territory for - and more incentive to punt funding to Sept."
On Monday, Trump announced that New York Representative Elise Stefanik would be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in his second administration. Trump also asked Florida Representative Mike Walz to be his National Security adviser, according to multiple media outlets.
Last week, Trump won the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris in a landslide, clinching the popular vote and all seven swing states. Republicans also control the Senate and are on the verge of taking the House.
CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raja pointed out the irony on X, saying, "Two House GOP members now tapped for admin jobs. Johnson already on pace for a razor-thin majority. And losing two seats would tighten that majority even further until they are filled in a special election."
