Trump huddles with House GOP on Capitol Hill – Washington Examiner
On a Wednesday morning at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, President-elect Donald Trump attended the House GOP leadership elections alongside tech mogul Elon Musk. This event marks Trump’s first meeting with the full House Republican conference since his significant victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is in Washington D.C. to also meet with President Joe Biden later that day. His goal at the conference is to unify members and swiftly advance his agenda upon taking office. Although the overall control of the House remains uncertain due to some uncalled races, Republicans are projected to maintain a slim majority, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), a Trump ally, expected to play a key role in the leadership.
Trump arrives with Musk at House GOP leadership elections on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at Hyatt Regency Hotel where the House GOP leadership elections Wednesday morning as the conference prepares to elect their slate of top GOP leaders in the lower chamber.
Trump, who is in Washington D.C. to meet with President Joe Biden later Wednesday, has brought tech mogul Elon Musk along with him, according to a source familiar. Trump is expected to speak before the full GOP conference, as he looks to unify the conference in order to advance his agenda quickly when he assumes office.
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It is the first time since his landslide victory against Vice President Kamala Harris that Trump is meeting with the full House Republican conference. While control of this House has not been determined, as a number of races for the lower chamber remain uncalled, Republicans are projected to hold onto their slim majority.
With the expected majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), an ally of Trump’s, is hoping to hold onto his gavel for another session. However, he might face a last-minute challenge to his leadership from his right flank.
Beyond the speakership, House Republicans will also be deciding on a few other races, though the only competitive one is expected to be the race for House Republican Conference chair, which is open as the current chair, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), is set to become ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration.
Both Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) are running for the No. 4 leadership spot.
The president-elect has released a series of announcements about his cabinet appointments, including Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to the new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Tuesday night.
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