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Brett Baier, an anchor and executive editor of Special Report, noted that Trump's involvement in the election of Speaker Johnson served as a crucial test of the former president's influence within the party. Baier reported that Trump was actively making calls that morning leading up to the vote, reinforcing the need for a swift resolution to avoid a prolonged squabble over leadership.
The Vote Dynamics
The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by the Dean of the House, Hal Rogers, the longest-serving member who began his congressional career in 1981. However, the path to Johnson's ascendance was not without obstacles.