Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

By LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN
Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Trump said Johnson was doing a “very good job” and the Republican presumptive presidential nominee called the efforts to oust the speaker “unfortunate.” Friday’s trip was a rite of passage as Johnson positions himself with the indicted ex-president. The trip itself was significant: Johnson needs Trump to temper hard-line Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threats to evict him from office. And Trump enjoys the imprimatur of official Washington dashing to Florida to embrace his comeback bid for the White House.