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GOP Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana expressed hesitation on Monday about voting for House Speaker Mike Johnson to continue in his role in the upcoming Congress. In a post on X, she emphasized the need for "assurances" that Johnson would not "sell us out to the swamp."

Spartz's comments were linked to a 2016 Politico article detailing Donald Trump's endorsement of then-House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain. The article highlighted Trump's call for party unity as a reason for his support, though McCain later withdrew his endorsement of Trump.

In another post on X, Spartz stated, "President Trump will be able to save America only if we have a speaker with courage, vision and a plan — also public commitment to the American people how he will help deliver President Trump’s agenda to drain the swamp."

She released a statement stressing Congress's duty to oversee taxpayer money effectively. Spartz called for temporary measures like offset policies and spending audits, saying, “We must have a vision and a concrete PLAN to deliver on President Trump’s agenda for the American people.”

Spartz further argued that Congress needs leadership that fulfills its constitutional responsibilities without compromising the nation's future. On Fox News, she suggested other GOP members might step forward if Johnson fails to secure enough votes.

Johnson faces opposition within his party due to previous negotiations with Democrats over a significant spending bill. He can only afford one Republican defection while seeking re-election as speaker. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has already declared he will vote "no," with others remaining undecided.

Trump endorsed Johnson in a Truth Social post, describing him as a "good, hard working, religious man" who "will do the right thing." Thirty-four GOP lawmakers opposed the revised spending bill that passed with more Democratic than Republican support.