​​Speaking on Fox, Mike Lee made a prediction that Mike Johnson would not retain the post next year and it would go to either Elon Musk or Vivek Ramaswamy. "I don't think the speaker is going to remain in power," Lee said predicting a DOGE Speaker. "Vivek, Elon if you're watching, please sign up, America needs you," Lee said.
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