Mike Johnson: “I’m a leader of my party here, and the speaker leads the incumbent…”

On the recordJune 24, 2025

I’m a leader of my party here, and the speaker leads the incumbent protection program. I got to make sure everybody gets re-elected.

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Jun 24, 2025

Johnson emphasizes his responsibility to protect incumbents in the party.

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