Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Following Republican victories in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White House, conservatives continue to rally behind Speaker Johnson after he fulfilled his promise of securing a Republican House Majority. Here’s what they are saying:

“Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to secure the border, tear up the administrative state, lower taxes, cut spending, and protect traditional American values. He’s a man who’s answered the call of leadership in the face of the toughest circumstances but has proven himself to be an original lawmaker and faithful patriot.” — Newt Gingrich

“I just want to make it abundantly clear to anybody who cares, who's listening to me, that I endorse you for Speaker of the House. I think you've been an excellent Speaker of the House. I think you'll be able to go forward now with a Republican president, a Republican Senate, and you'll be the most experienced, really, leader in the Congress, and they're going to need your abilities very, very badly. So let me just say here from my perspective, you're the man to remain as speaker in the next Congress. And hopefully we'll get a lot done.” — Mark Levin, Host, The Mark Levin Show

“It is clear that Speaker Johnson will get Trump’s MAGA agenda thru Congress. The House GOP should re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson to secure the border, get the economy growing again, bring down inflation, incomes up; and advance America's standing in the world. MJ is ready to lead in the battle ahead!” — The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell, Chairman, Conservative Action Project, Chairman, CNP Action, Inc.

“Speaker Mike Johnson is a champion of the conservative movement who has fought tirelessly to maintain the Republican majority in the House and elect Donald Trump president. His commitment to securing our borders, defending life, and restoring fiscal responsibility is exactly what our nation needs. Speaker Johnson's dedication to advancing an aggressive conservative agenda in the next Congress—focused on enacting the promises made by President-Elect Trump—makes him the right choice to continue as Speaker. I fully endorse his leadership.” — L. Brent Bozell III, Founder and President, Media Research Center

 “Speaker Johnson has shown courageous leadership and moral clarity in taking bold action to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American Jewish community against unprecedented levels of antisemitism, and resolutely defended the State of Israel as it continues to fight an existential war against Iran and its terrorist proxies. Speaker Johnson has more than earned our full-throated and enthusiastic support to lead the Republican Majority in the 119th Congress.” — Republican Jewish Coalition

“With Donald Trump achieving the greatest comeback in political history, the GOP took the Senate Majority (in part thx to #DJT coattails), and it looks like Speaker Johnson is succeeding in holding the House! Speaker Johnson has earned 2 more years as ‘Mr. Speaker’!” — Ken Cuccinelli II, National Chairman, Election Transparency Initiative

“Speaker Mike Johnson is a true patriot. His love of God, country, and his determination to do what is best for the American people has already made him a successful speaker. It has been an honor to fight alongside Speaker Johnson in pursuance of America First policies — culminating not only in the election of President Donald Trump, but also in the maintenance of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives. I am confident that Speaker Johnson is the right leader to work hand-in-hand with our President-elect to enact policies that prioritize the people of our great Nation. He has my full and complete endorsement.” — Brooke Leslie Rollins, Former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and Founder and CEO of America First Policy Institute

“America stands at the threshold of opportunity. Next to President Trump, no one has done more to usher in this age of government accountability, personal responsibility, and economic possibility than House Speaker Mike Johnson. My hope and prayer is that from day one, the 119th Congress will be unified in seizing the extraordinary opportunity that is before us.” — Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council

“I’m proud to endorse my friend Speaker Johnson as he seeks re-election as Speaker. With a likely GOP trifecta, we have the opportunity to undo the damage caused by the Biden-Harris admin and then boldly go on the offensive.” — Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

“The most important thing the U.S. House is going to do next Congress is to make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, as well as cut other taxes. Only one guy can keep our skinny majority on track to do it: Speaker Johnson. Without him, we’re toast.” — Ryan Ellis, President, Center for a Free Economy

“Speaker Johnson is a true statesman. He is trustworthy, humble, smart and works to protect the most vulnerable among us. He has my strong support for re-election!” — Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life

“From the start of his career, Speaker Johnson has talked straight, shot straight, and delivered. A friend of we Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, we are for him making America great again. He should be Speaker again.” — Ed Martin, President, Phyllis Schlafly Eagles 

“It looks likely that the GOP will hold the majority in the House thanks to Speaker Johnson. We need his leadership as we move forward into this next era of the American Miracle.” — Gary Marx, President, Concord Fund

“Thanks to Speaker Mike Johnson for his tireless efforts to grow the House majority. This is HIS majority. His leadership on the SAVE Act changed the national conversation about noncitizen voting. Thank you, Mr. Speaker: you have earned reelection to a full term!” — Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at the Conservative Partnership Institute, and Founder of the Election Integrity Network

“Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, House Rs are united in building upon the success of the Trump tax cuts to deliver more growth, boost workers' wages and increase jobs. I support his swift reelection as Speaker and look forward to working with him to cut the people's taxes.” — Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform

“Congratulations to Speaker Johnson for maintaining Republicans' House Majority! Congress should quickly reelect Johnson as Speaker next week to best position themselves to begin implementing President Trump's agenda, starting by expanding and making permanent the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” — Job Creators Network

“Speaker Mike Johnson has done a great job under difficult circumstances. He is prepared to enact a galvanizing conservative agenda in partnership with President Trump and the new Senate majority. I am proud to support him and look forward to helping him succeed in this endeavor.” — Star Parker, Founder and President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

“In the session ahead, Congress has a crucial opportunity to stop gov’t censorship, protect kids from gender ideology, & safeguard parental rights. Speaker Johnson is an unwavering defender of our constitutional freedoms. His principled leadership will continue to benefit all Americans.” — Kristen Waggoner, President, CEO & General Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom

“The GOP will retain control of the House thanks in no small measure to the leadership of Speaker Johnson. He is a man of faith, a solid conservative, and a gifted leader. He has worked closely with President-elect Trump. He has my full support for Speaker.” — Ralph Reed, Chairman, Faith and Freedom Coalition

“The greatest threat to our constitutional republic is the left's attack on our First Amendment free speech rights. Of the 56 people to serve as Speaker of the House throughout our nation's history, none has fought as hard — or effectively — as Mike Johnson to protect the freedom of speech. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, he held DHS Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his many unconstitutional censorship initiatives. As Speaker, he has fought, and won, numerous fights to defund the Biden censorship regime and to protect our individual free speech rights from Big Tech collusion. Speaker Johnson has earned my respect, and our country should be grateful to see him returned to the Speakership.” — Dan Schneider, Vice President, Media Research Center

“Important: Speaker Johnson has successfully united House Republicans with his principled leadership and dedication to constitutional values. We look forward to his return as Speaker next session as we work together to build a stronger, freer America!” — Jordan Sekulow, President and CEO, American Center for Law & Justice

“Speaker Johnson truly cares about people, and he loves our country. That combination makes him a great Speaker and he has my full support for re-election!” — Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life

“Eagle Forum is pleased to support the re-election of Speaker Johnson, a man of faith in God and love for this country.  We look forward to working together to protect America's children, strengthen the family and ensure our Constitutional rights are respected.” — Eagle Forum

“I am personally thrilled to endorse and fully support Speaker Johnson who led a well-defined conservative and principled effort to retain control of the US House to continue as Speaker. As a former staffer to Newt Gingrich, I know too well how complicated it is to navigate the House and there is no one better poised to stand alongside President Trump as we define the future of our country and, as a former ALEC legislator, I know that Speaker Johnson understands federalism and will work with the Administration to empower the states!” — Lisa Nelson, CEO, American Legislative Exchange Council

“CUFI deeply appreciates Speaker Johnson’s leadership in the 118th Congress to ensure a strong US-Israel relationship. We look forward to continuing our work together in the 119th Congress and supporting the Speaker's efforts to ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon, antisemitism is confronted wherever it is found, and that support for Israel is maintained in both word and deed.” — Christians United For Israel

“I’m so relieved that the GOP has kept control of the House. The work that Speaker Johnson has done has been invaluable. Here’s hoping he has a chance to continue it when the House elects the next Speaker.” — Bethany Mandel, Journalist and Author

“Managing a razor-thin House majority is brutal. Speaker Johnson has done it as well as anyone could. He should be re-elected unanimously. Let's hope some White House muscle behind key initiatives will help the conference stay more united than when they were in the opposition.” — Phil Kerpen, President, American Commitment

“As GOP House members conference to pick leaders CPAC wants to reiterate its strong respect for and support of Speaker Johnson. With a lifetime CPAC rating of 92% the Speaker is a close ally of President Trump and is committed to his agenda. Let’s get tired of winning again!” — Matt Schlapp, Chair, American Conservative Union, and Conservative Political Action Conference

“Congrats to GOP for keeping the House. Speaker Johnson has done a great job in leading with courage, wisdom, grit and humility. I sincerely hope his colleagues have the good sense to elect him as Speaker again.” — Penny Young Nance, President and CEO, Concerned Women for America

“At a time when many critics declared the current Congress ungovernable, Speaker Mike Johnson has deftly navigated his party, the opposition party, and the needs of our nation. I am grateful for his strong faith, his commitment to the family, and his principled leadership and steady hand.” — Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

“We look forward to working with Speaker Johnson's leadership team in the 119th Congress, so that we can continue advancing smart policies that protect the rights of women and girls, lower costs for American families, strengthen U.S. borders and increase transparency in schools. Thank you, Speaker Johnson!” — Carrie Lukas, President, Independent Women’s Forum

"Conservatives for Property Rights supports returning Speaker Johnson to this post in the House GOP leadership. Speaker Johnson has navigated the top spot with wisdom, skill, and courage. And he’s done so guided by principle and practicality, all amidst many treacherous circumstances.  Speaker Johnson deserves to remain the House Speaker." — James Edwards, Founder and Executive Director, Conservatives for Property Rights

“The HSA Coalition writes to thank you for running again as Speaker – implicit in that statement is your successful and hard-fought effort to make Republican control of the U.S. House a reality. As this Congress has shown, you are the perfect thin-vote-margin-Speaker. Your repeated ability to pass legislation in the face of profound, principled, and intense opposition makes you invaluable if President Trump’s agenda is to become law. Mr. Speaker, you have shown yourself to thrive and succeed in such a thin-vote-margin environment. The country needs a Speaker who brings political stability and legislative success to a Congress where your majority will be a mere handful of votes.” — Dan Perrin, President, HSA Coalition

“Speaker Mike Johnson has led the House for the past year with a strong commitment to conservative principles through unprecedented challenges to both his position and policies. He clearly deserves to be re-elected when the House chooses a Speaker for the 119th Congress. Taxpayers will continue to be grateful for his efforts on their behalf to make the government more efficient and less wasteful, cut taxes and regulations, and protect American’s finances and national security.” — Tom Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste

“Mike Johnson is a principled conservative who has done a remarkable job as speaker in a highly challenging situation over the past year. We should give him the opportunity to lead for a full term. American Principles Project is proud to endorse his speakership.” — Terry Schilling, President, American Principles Project

“Speaker Johnson is right to rule out a big omnibus bill for this year, and his vision for budgeting in 2025 is spot-on. NTU is grateful for this early and encouraging start to spending restraint, and we are looking forward to working with him next year to bring greater fiscal responsibility to Washington.” — Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union

“Speaker Johnson is a principled conservative who has prioritized the needs of the American people during his tenure. I look forward to continuing to work with him, the House Republican majority, and President Trump in the coming year, including on a landmark prospect to use budget reconciliation to reduce the cost of living, close the border, expand opportunity, and cut taxes for Americans.” — Paul Winfree, President and CEO, Economic Policy Innovation Center

“The 119th Congress has the opportunity to pass a transformative agenda by prioritizing those left behind by their own government. Mike Johnson has a long record of commitment to families and people of faith. We look forward to helping him take advantage of the electoral mandate handed to Trump and Republicans and the agenda ahead.” — Catholic Vote

“NumbersUSA appreciates that Speaker Johnson has indicated that securing our borders and creating an immigration system that prioritizes the needs of Americans will be a top priority in the 119th Congress. We look forward to continuing to work with Speaker Johnson and members of Congress to implement the great vision that Vice President- Elect JD Vance promised that "we're done importing foreign labor, we're going to fight for American citizens and their good jobs and their good wages.” — Mike Hough, Director of Federal Relations, NumbersUSA

“AMAC Action greatly appreciates the national and House leadership of Speaker Johnson during a period of substantial challenges within the House and in this Congress. We highly commend him for his efforts toward navigating and forging resolutions under often contested circumstances. He certainly merits continuing as Speaker in the next Congress and we support his continued leadership.” — Bob Carlstrom, President, and Andy Mangione, Senior Vice President, AMAC Action

“Few Speakers could have survived, much less thrived, in this fractious and incendiary time with a razor-thin majority in divided government. With skill, optimism and impressive diplomacy, Speaker Mike Johnson developed new outside alliances that can promise brighter results for the America First agenda with the incoming Trump Administration and the new Senate. Mike Johnson has shown impressive capacity, temperament, and patience in leading the House to solve the most important issues of our time. May the House Republican infighting end!” — Ginni Thomas, President, Liberty Consulting

“Mike Johnson has come into his own as Speaker of the House. He is dedicated to conservative and pro-growth policies, and he fiercely fights for our issues. We all - especially Donald Trump - need him as Speaker.” — Steve Moore, Senior Fellow, America First Policy Institute

“It’s not just the U.S. House but all of America that needs Mike Johnson to be re-elected as the next Speaker of House. I can speak for the hundreds of pastors from a wide variety of churches and congregations in our Faith Wins network nationwide and heartily endorse and support Mike Johnson for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.” — Chad Connelly, Founder and CEO, Faith Wins

“Mike Johnson is a man of extraordinary character who has served his district, his state, and his country well. A steady hand at the wheel for principled free-market policy solutions and champion of liberty and opportunity. Speaker Johnson has demonstrated his bold leadership at every stage of his life and career.” — Daniel Erspamer, CEO, Pelican Institute

“Speaker Mike Johnson demonstrated courage and unifying leadership that helped ease our nation's political tensions in deeply divided times. His unanimous election as Speaker by House Republicans shows his ability to build consensus within the Party. He has proven himself to be an effective leader who stays true to his core values and principles. I am confident that with Trump's presidency, the House and Senate majorities, and Speaker Johnson's leadership, America's future will be even brighter.” — Julie Harris, President, National Federation of Republican Women

“Mike mastered the art of winning, even when it meant win some now and we will be back tomorrow to win some more. He never backs down and always advances.” — Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel, First Liberty Institute

“Speaker Mike Johnson has exceeded expectations at every turn. When others could imagine only division and failure, Speaker Johnson has humbly led the GOP conference, and all of Congress to a position where they can unite to finally protect our nation's borders and protect our families, women and girls from men stealing their civil rights, and violating their privacy. His servant leadership and belief that every life has equal dignity and value is increasingly rare in Washington. Speaker Johnson is a generational talent as a legislative leader. Family Policy Alliance fully supports the re-election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.” —Craig DeRoche, CEO, Family Policy Alliance

“Looking forward to seeing Speaker Mike Johnson back at the helm to Make AMERICA PRO-LIFE Again!” — Kristan Hawkins, President, Students for Life

“I encourage the House of Representatives to keep Speaker Mike Johnson in his leadership role as Speaker of the House - he has helped Republicans achieve historic victories around the nation and he is the right man to continue serving as Speaker to help President Trump enact his agenda. It was our honor to award Speaker Johnson the NACL American Patriot Award for Christian Honor & Courage in December 2023. He is steady, disciplined, effective, and is a solid conservative. I am proud to support Speaker Mike Johnson!” — Jason Rapert, Founder and President, National Association of Christian Lawmakers

“IAP looks forward to working with Speaker Johnson to carry out Donald Trump’s mandate by passing HR 2 and the SAVE Act early in the 119th Congress. Ending the border chaos—whatever it takes—has to be priority #1.” — Immigration Accountability Project

“Mike Johnson is the leader we need—focused, principled, and committed to an America First agenda. Now that we have secured the majority and elected President Trump it’s time to Make America Great Again!!!” — Ashley Hayek, Executive Director, America First Works and Chief Engagement Officer, America First Policy Institute

“Speaker Johnson's ability to unite the legislative and executive branches by working hand in hand with the Senate and Trump administration is not only commendable but will also be vital in the coming months… America needs saving and needs hope. I encourage all to request their Member of Congress to cast their vote for Speaker in favor of Mike Johnson.” — Jonathan Alexandre, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Liberty Council Action

“I’m fully onboard. Conservatives have a chance to put forward a bold agenda to deliver for the American people. Speaker Mike Johnson is ready to roll.” — Nathan Leamer, Former Policy Advisor to FCC Chairman Ajit

“Speaker Johnson has done a tremendous job leading one of the smallest House majorities in our nation’s history. He spearheaded the fight for election integrity all while campaigning and securing a House majority to deliver on President Trump’s agenda. I strongly support Speaker Johnson’s reelection as Speaker and every House Republican should do the same.” — Bob McEwen, Former U.S. House of Representatives Member, Ohio

“Speaker Mike Johnson kept the GOP House majority through his tireless work, record-setting fundraising, and steady leadership over the past year. The Speaker has continually articulated and fought for conservative values and is the right person to help President Trump keep his promises to the American people. Americans for Limited Government urges the House to re-elect Mike Johnson to the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Johnson has earned this position over the past year and is the right person to continue this very tough job.” — Richard Manning, President, Americans for Limited Government

 "Since October 7th, millions of parents have watched in horror as campuses were taken over by antisemitic, terrorist-supporting demonstrations. It was demoralizing to see administrators at these schools, including at so-called Ivy League institutions, fail to keep students safe. As the Biden-Harris administration and the Democrat-led Senate chose inaction, it was the House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson that made it a top priority to hold these university presidents and district leaders accountable for their failures. Speaker Johnson made this a personal mission, delivered results, and even made time to personally meet with Jewish families that our organization hosted in Washington, D.C. We look forward to continuing to work with him and his team throughout the 119th Congress." — Michele Exner, Director of Federal Affairs, Parents Defending Education Action

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