Who is Mike Johnson? House Speaker set for State of the Union
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will usher President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24.
President Donald Trump isn't the only one with a role to play in the State of the Union.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican representing Louisiana, is set to welcome Trump to the House chamber on Feb. 24 for the State of the Union address. The speech to a joint session of Congress is required by the U.S. Constitution, which directs the president to keep lawmakers informed about the state of the nation and propose legislative priorities.
Here's what to know about Johnson and his role in the State of the Union.
Johnson is a Republican and the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives. He is the first person from Louisiana to hold the role.
Johnson represents the state's fourth district. He was first elected in 2016 and is currently serving his sixth term. Before his election to Congress in 2016, Johnson was an attorney and served in the Louisiana State Legislature from 2015 to 2017, according to the House of Representatives. Johnson was elected speaker on Oct. 25, 2023.
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