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As Trump gears up for his term, he is also focusing on key figures within the Republican Party, specifically House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump’s endorsement may prove crucial for Johnson, particularly given the discontent among GOP members regarding how he has managed various challenges this past year, including a funding package to avert a government shutdown. With a slim Republican majority, Johnson cannot afford to lose more than a single vote within his party as the House reconvenes on Friday for what could be a critical vote for Speaker of the House.