Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?
December 01, 2025
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