House Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek a leadership role after the Republican Party's midterm defeat. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Do you agree with TYT's take? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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Read more here: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/11/04/congress/mike-johnson-steps-aside-01148698
"Speaker Mike Johnson will step aside as the top House Republican leader after Tuesdayβs GOP defeat, concluding an unlikely and meteoric rise to power three years ago.
Johnson of Louisiana announced his plans on a private call with staff Wednesday morning, according to two people on the call. His decision comes after Republicans lost at least 21 seats in the midterm elections, returning Democrats to power after four years."
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