Johnson joked about Trump's habit of calling him at 1am and 5am, and even copied the president's voice while talking about their phone conversations. Trump was standing right behind him as Johnson gave the short impression.Mike Johnson did a short impression of President Donald Trump. (Bloomberg)Johnson joined Trump at the rally in Dubuque, Iowa, to energize Republican voters before the crucial election, according to Fox News.âI work almost as hard as this guy.
I try to keep up with him, [but] he doesnât sleep at all,â Johnson said.âThe man calls me at one oâclock in the morning, and also at 5:00am,â Johnson said, before slipping into his Trump voice. ââMikey, are you sleeping? No sir, of course not.
Sleep is for sissies.âââWhatâs on your mind, Mr President?ââ Johnson continued, before adding in his Trump voice, ââI donât know, letâs talk about whatever."Johnson then stopped the act. âIâm not going to do my impression in front of you,â he said, turning to Trump, who was standing behind him. âSorry, I didnât plan that.âAlso read: Trump, Carney discuss possible US-Canada deal to ease trade tensionsHow people reacted on XThe clip went viral on X.One user wrote: âWe need to see more of that side of Johnson. Dudeâs pretty funny.â Another said: âSurprisingly spot-on impression, though short.âSecond user wrote: âKeep Mike as Leader of the House!!âAnother wrote: âTrump calling at 1am and again at 5 that man does not sleep he just keeps working.ââIt boggles the mind to imagine what bizarre unreality these people must live in," wrote another.âItâs cool to see Mike so alive!,â wrote another.Also read: Trump says he may become 'Mr Veto' if Democrats win the midterms: 'I'm not going to let them ruin it'What else happened at the rallyAccording to Fox News, Johnson also warned voters about moderate Democrats during his speech, while Trump promised to make America the richest country in history.Trump spoke for two hours at the rally in Dubuque before travelling to Salina, Kansas.
He is holding rallies in two states that he has won comfortably in previous elections as he makes his final campaign push ahead of the midterms.âWeâre going to elect âAmerica firstâ Republicans up and down the line,â Trump said, as per AP.Republicans in both Iowa and Kansas are facing strong challenges from Democrats ahead of Tuesday's elections. Their trips also show that the Republican Party is trying to protect its position as the midterms have become a test of support for Trump's second term.
More than 54 million votes have already been cast. Some voters, including people who supported Trump in the past, are questioning the impact of his tariffs on the economy and his decision to launch the war in Iran.Republican Representative Don Bacon said, âTariffs are not popular here in the Midwest." Meanwhile, Senator Tim Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said he was confident that Republicans would hold on to the Senate.âHis agenda, without any question, is on the ballot,â Scott said.(with AP inputs)Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats.
She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes.
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