House Speaker Mike Johnson paid a visit to former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday. The meeting between the two Republican leaders aimed to strategize and unite their party for the upcoming November elections. While specific details about the meeting were not disclosed, Johnson took to social media to highlight the unity within their party and their shared political goals.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Johnson posted on X, saying, "It was great to meet with President Trump today at Mar-a-Lago. Our Party is united, and working together, I am confident we will send President Trump back to the White House, win back the Senate, and grow our House Republican majority!"

This was Johnson's second trip to Mar-a-Lago in two months, with the previous visit occurring amidst a potential threat to his speakership from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. At the time, Trump solidly supported Johnson, ensuring that Greene's attempt to remove him was unsuccessful. Johnson reciprocated this support by appearing in court last month to back Trump during his trial, which ultimately resulted in the former president's conviction.

Johnson and Trump maintain an ongoing dialogue, discussing plans for the election cycle and future endeavors following a projected victory. Johnson expressed his confidence in Trump's potential reelection, stating, "I think he'll be the next president, and I think we'll have a bigger majority in the House and a Republican majority in the Senate."

Furthermore, Johnson revealed that he and Trump would discuss endorsing GOP candidates, further showcasing their intent to influence the composition of Congress. Currently, House Republicans hold a slim majority, while Democrats control the Senate. Notably, Johnson recently appointed two controversial Trump allies, Rep. Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson, to the House Intelligence Committee, a crucial and sensitive House panel.

Concerns have been raised regarding Perry's text and email communications, as a federal judge ordered his records to be turned over to federal investigators as part of the special counsel's probe into the 2020 election involving Trump and his allies. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner emphasized that Johnson would intervene if any "improper" behavior surfaced, underscoring the need for leadership and integrity within the committee.

Last week, Trump visited both House and Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill to discuss their agenda for 2024 and address lingering grievances. It marked his first visit to the Capitol since the assault on the building by his supporters more than three years ago. Rep. Elise Stefanik, Chair of the House Republican Conference, deemed the meeting a "very successful" political gathering, emphasizing the party's complete unity and readiness to work for the American people.

Recent polling by CBS News indicates a tight race between Trump and President Biden on a national scale, fueling anticipation for the upcoming elections in November. With Republican leaders like House Speaker Johnson reaffirming their support for Trump's candidacy, the political landscape remains intense and closely contested. As the GOP maps out its path to victory, the united front displayed in this meeting may prove critical in the pursuit of Republican influence and control.