Former President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are slated to hold a joint press conference on Friday, focusing on the issue of election integrity, according to a source familiar with the matter. The press conference, which is expected to take place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., is part of the ongoing efforts by Trump and his allies to address concerns surrounding the 2020 presidential election.

Johnson, a loyal ally of Trump, played a brief role in the former president's attempts to overturn the election results. Throughout Johnson's tenure in Congress, the two have maintained a close relationship, with Trump even endorsing Johnson for the position of Speaker. In return, Johnson endorsed Trump's potential White House bid in 2024.

However, the timing of this joint press conference is significant as Johnson currently faces internal challenges within his own party. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), another staunch Trump supporter, has threatened to force a vote to remove Johnson from his leadership position. Greene had filed a motion to vacate last month, using the same mechanism that was employed to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). While a vote has not been triggered yet, Greene's decision on whether to proceed with the motion hinges on how Johnson handles key issues, including additional aid to Ukraine and the reauthorization of the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance powers.

The joint press conference also comes after Trump publicly contradicted Johnson's efforts to pass a bill that would renew the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance powers. Johnson introduced a bill recently that aimed to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), but the legislation faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for its lack of a warrant requirement.

The details of the upcoming press conference are still being finalized, according to a second source familiar with the matter. It remains to be seen what specific topics related to election integrity will be addressed, or if Trump will use this platform to comment on the challenges facing Speaker Johnson.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, this joint press conference signifies the ongoing influence and alliance between former President Trump and his loyal supporters within the Republican Party. It serves as a reminder of the division and tensions that persist in the aftermath of the 2020 election.