U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (R-IL) and Mike Johnson (R-La.) | Congresswoman Mary Miller / Facebook
U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (R-IL) and Mike Johnson (R-La.) | Congresswoman Mary Miller / Facebook
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) has voiced her strong support for newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, emphasizing his pro-life and pro-family values.
She also detailed her collaboration with Johnson on various issues, including immigration, inflation and the impeachment of President Joe Biden.
“Speaker Mike Johnson is a thoughtful and compassionate leader with strong pro-life, pro-family values,” Miller said on Facebook. “I have had the privilege of marching with Speaker Johnson during the annual March For Life in Washington, and I join him weekly for a private prayer meeting with members where we pray for our country. He used his position as Republican Conference Vice Chair to lead debates on the House Floor in defense of the unborn and parental rights, and I was honored when he joined the Congressional Family Caucus to be an advocate for the nuclear family.
“I look forward to the House resuming our important work of securing Biden’s open border, stopping Biden’s rampant inflation, and impeaching Joe Biden for selling out the United States in exchange for cash from our adversaries.”
Johnson, a Louisiana Republican and ally of former President Donald Trump, was elected as the House Speaker after three weeks of GOP infighting, ending the deadlock that followed the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, known for his conservative stances on cultural issues and spending, aims to bring unity to the party and tackle pressing legislative matters such as government funding, aid for Israel, and addressing the flow of migrants at the U.S. border. His election drew criticism from Democrats who viewed him as “too conservative” to lead the chamber.
Miller previously threw her support behind U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) whose nomination was withdrawn following three unsuccessful votes. In her prior support, Miller cited Jordan’s his track record in holding the Biden Administration accountable. Miller has emphasized the need for a strong Speaker in the ongoing political battles, including the budget and a potential Biden impeachment inquiry.
Miller was one of 20 holdouts in the House of Representatives who refused to vote for U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become the Speaker of the House back in January, Chicago Business reported. The group, represented by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), later removed McCarthy from the role after he failed to live up to the terms they had set for his speakership.
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