A report describes growing internal criticism and humor among House Republicans regarding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership style and his reliance on former President Donald Trump.

According to NOTUS, a joke has circulated within the Republican caucus suggesting that Trump is effectively helping run the House of Representatives due to Johnson’s dependence on him to secure votes and manage internal divisions.

With a narrow Republican majority, Johnson can afford to lose only a few votes on partisan legislation, which has led him to increasingly rely on Trump’s direct involvement to persuade or pressure holdout lawmakers.

The article notes that Trump has personally engaged in legislative negotiations, including phone calls to reluctant members of Congress and even direct intervention during voting processes.

In one instance, he reportedly joked in a meeting that he had “two jobs,” referring to being both president and speaker of the House, a comment that drew laughter from attendees.

Some lawmakers have expressed concern that Johnson has delegated significant influence over House operations to the White House, with instances in which members were encouraged to seek presidential approval before advancing legislation.

While Johnson’s allies defend this approach as a practical response to a tightly divided chamber and difficult legislative arithmetic, critics within the party argue it represents a surrender of congressional authority.One Republican lawmaker described it as a failure to uphold the responsibilities of the speakership.

Overall, the report highlights internal tensions within the GOP over leadership dynamics, institutional independence, and the expanding role of Trump in congressional decision-making.