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Speaker Johnson answer whether Trump is a ‘drag’ on GOP | CNN Politics

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October 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he did not believe President Donald Trump is a drag on his party in the November midterm.

Speaker Johnson answer whether Trump is a ‘drag’ on GOP | CNN Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he did not believe President Donald Trump is a drag on his party in the November midterm.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he did not believe President Donald Trump is a drag on his party in the November midterm.

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