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Discussion Forum : Politics - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 72)

2023-10-29 Politics

72.

Who was elected as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives in October 2023?

Kevin McCarthy

Patrick McHenry

Mike Johnson

None of the above

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was elected as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives in October 2023. He is a relatively lesser-known figure, but has earned the nickname "MAGA Mike" among his hard-right colleagues, a reference to Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again".