Donald Trump supports Mike Johnson following their meeting at Mar-a-Lago

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced his plans to push for legislation that would require voters to prove they are US citizens after meeting with former President Donald Trump on Friday. This meeting marked their first public interaction since Mr. Johnson assumed the role of speaker in November.

The announcement comes amidst calls from some members of Mr. Johnson’s party to remove him from his leadership position. Hard-line Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene have accused him of aligning with Democrats, particularly on the issue of Ukraine aid.

However, former President Trump expressed his support for Mr. Johnson, stating that he believes the speaker is doing a “very good job.” Despite the controversy surrounding his leadership, Mr. Johnson remains focused on his agenda to ensure election integrity.

During the news conference, Mr. Johnson emphasized the need for voters to prove their citizenship and for states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. He alleged that Democrats are trying to turn non-citizens into voters and suggested that immigrants are being encouraged to register to vote through local welfare benefit offices.

While Mr. Johnson stopped short of claiming that illegal voting by immigrants is a major ongoing issue, he stressed the importance of preventing widespread fraud. The former president’s endorsement comes at a critical time for Mr. Johnson, as he faces challenges from within his own party.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, Mr. Johnson remains steadfast in his efforts to uphold election integrity and address key issues facing the nation.