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flag Speaker Johnson delays Congress to appease Trump, sparking backlash over legislative independence.

flag Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing criticism for keeping the House in recess for 25 days, a move tied to his alignment with President Trump’s opposition to repealing health care subsidies. flag Reports say Trump mocked Johnson behind closed doors, calling him a puppet, as Johnson delays reconvening Congress until the Senate passes a spending bill Trump opposes. flag Critics argue Johnson’s deference undermines the speaker’s independence, weakening congressional oversight during a government shutdown. flag The situation has sparked concerns about executive overreach and the erosion of legislative norms.

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