Trump puts Mike Johnson in a bind with debt ceiling deal

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

71% : Trump said, "We'll see," in a separate interview when asked if Johnson still has his confidence.
66% : However, Trump made clear in repeated interviews Thursday morning that his continued support is conditional on Johnson's negotiations on the debt limit.
31% : However, they stripped controversial provisions such as a pay raise for lawmakers and other add-ons that Trump panned as Democratic "giveaways.
27% : On Wednesday, Trump sent Johnson back to the drawing board on a short-term spending deal, demanding that it include a hike in the federal borrowing limit.
27% : However, Trump was hesitant to navigate the fight so early in his presidency, viewing the debt ceiling as a political trip wire.
26% : "His comments prompted Trump to threaten a primary challenge against Roy, one of the House lawmakers to support Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2024.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
22% : President-elect Donald Trump has forced Mike Johnson (R-LA) into a speakership-defining moment on the debt limit, pitting him against House Republicans in a fight over government funding.
21% : Trump was instrumental to quelling a House uprising against Johnson in May, and his backing will be just as important to ease another revolt.
15% : and I'm pretty sure never will, and I'm not even sure Donald Trump could talk them into it," Cramer added.

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