Mike Johnson Reacts to Donald Trump’s Dropping Approval Ratings
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Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana brushed off any concerns about President Donald Trump’s dropping approval ratings on Monday.
Just after a meeting with Trump at the White House about the 2026 midterm elections, Johnson was asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether he was concerned if Trump’s approval ratings could cost the GOP the House of Representatives.
Johnson replied, “No, I’m not worried at all. I just had a meeting with the president at the White House. He’s in good spirts, and we are as well. We’re very bullish on it [2026]. We are playing offense.”
A recent ABC News/The Washington Post poll showed that Trump’s approval rating had dropped to the lowest level of any president in the last 80 years at this point in their presidencies.
The House Speaker was joined at the White House by National Republican Congressional Committee’s Richard Hudson. Moments later, Trump endorsed Republican Reps. Derrick Van Orden, Juan Ciscomani, Scott Perry and Gabe Evans for Congress.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and President Donald Trump are seen outside the U.S. Capitol after the Friends of Ireland Luncheon March 12, 2025. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and President Donald Trump are seen outside the U.S. Capitol after the Friends of Ireland Luncheon March 12, 2025. Associated Press
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