Billionaire Elon Musk, a co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, publicly questioned Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) just moments after expressing his “full support” for the House Speaker.
Credit: Office of Speaker Mike Johnson
On Monday, President Trump made a surprising endorsement for House Speaker Mike Johnson to be reelected, as he faces challenges from other GOP lawmakers.
Trump praised Johnson as a “good, hardworking, religious man” and the right choice to carry forward the America First agenda.
Trump wrote on Truth Social:
Trump: “We are the Party of COMMON SENSE, a primary reason that we WON, in a landslide, the magnificent and historic Presidential Election of 2024. ALL SEVEN SWING STATES, 312 ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES, AND THE POPULAR VOTE BY MILLIONS OF VOTERS (Despite large scale voter fraud taking place in numerous states, including California, where votes are ridiculously still being counted, or under review!), ALL WON WITH EASE, CALM, & PROFESSIONALISM.
Republicans are being praised for having run a “legendary” campaign! Democrats are being excoriated for their effort, having wasted 2.5 Billion Dollars, much of it unaccounted for, with some being used to illegally buy endorsements ($11,000,000 to Beyoncé, who never even sang a song, $2,000,000 to Oprah for doing next to nothing, and even $500,000 to Reverend AL, a professional con man and instigator, who agreed to “interview” their “star spangled” candidates, Kamala and Joe).
We ran a flawless campaign, having spent FAR LESS, with lots of money left over. They ran a very expensive “sinking ship,” embracing DOJ & FBI WEAPONIZATION against their political opponent, ME. BUT IT DIDN’T WORK, IT WAS A DISASTER!!! LETS NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN.
The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration. Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement. MAGA!!!”
Johnson quickly responded with gratitude, promising to usher in “a new golden age of America” and swiftly enact the policies that have come to define Trump’s MAGA movement.
“Thank you, President Trump! I’m honored and humbled by your support, as always. Together, we will quickly deliver on your America First agenda and usher in the new golden age of America. The American people demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let’s get to work!” Johnson said.
Initially, Musk appeared to align with Trump, commenting under Johnson’s post, “I feel the same way! You have my full support.”
I feel the same way! You have my full support.
— Kekius Maximus (@elonmusk) December 30, 2024
However, in an abrupt pivot, Musk echoed concerns raised by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who criticized Johnson for compromising conservative principles.
Massie lambasted Johnson for partnering with Democrats on policies such as funding Ukraine, authorizing surveillance on Americans, and enabling reckless spending.
Massie also directed his frustration at former President Donald Trump, referencing Trump’s past endorsement of former Speaker Paul Ryan.
“I respect and support President Trump, but his endorsement of Mike Johnson is going to work out about as well as his endorsement of Speaker Paul Ryan. We’ve seen Johnson partner with the democrats to send money to Ukraine, authorize spying on Americans, and blow the budget,” he wrote.
Musk, rather than doubling down on his initial support, responded: “You might be right, but let’s see how it goes.”
You might be right, but let’s see how it goes
— Kekius Maximus (@elonmusk) December 30, 2024
Here at The Gateway Pundit, we stand firmly behind President Trump’s vision for America. However, Speaker Johnson’s record cannot be ignored. Time and again, Johnson has turned his back on the conservative base, aligning with Democrats on critical issues.
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