Politics · October 12, 2026
Republican strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has indicated his intention to remain as the leader of the House Republican conference even if the party loses its majority in the upcoming midterm elections. While Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will retain control, he confirmed in an interview with CBS News that he would expect to continue in leadership regardless of the outcome. Johnson, who assumed the speakership in 2023 following the removal of Kevin McCarthy, has been campaigning extensively across dozens of districts to support GOP candidates.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has indicated his intention to remain as the leader of the House Republican conference even if the party loses its majority in the upcoming midterm elections. While Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will retain control, he confirmed in an interview with CBS News that he would expect to continue in leadership regardless of the outcome. Johnson, who assumed the speakership in 2023 following the removal of Kevin McCarthy, has been campaigning extensively across dozens of districts to support GOP candidates.