House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed Pennsylvania voters on Monday. He clarified that the "little secret" mentioned by former President Trump is simply a get-out-the-vote strategy. It's not some "diabolical" scheme, as some might think.
Democrats have been in a frenzy since Trump hinted that his secret with Johnson could help Republicans retain the House. A New York Times piece even suggested a worst-case scenario: Democrats feared Johnson might conspire with Trump to undermine the election certification on January 6, 2025, should Vice President Harris win.
Johnson commented on the media's reaction. "It’s nothing scandalous, but we’re having a ball with this. The media, their heads are exploding. ‘What is the secret?’" He spoke at an event for GOP candidate Ryan Mackenzie.
When a voter asked about Trump's remark, Johnson explained, "It’s a thing we have about — it’s a get-out-the-vote. It’s one of our tactics on get-out-the-vote." He humorously rubbed his hands together, mimicking a villainous plan.
Trump also mentioned his secret in a Sunday speech, suggesting it would boost Republican congressional wins. "I think with our little secret we’re going to do really well with the House, right?" he said, directing his remarks at Johnson. He promised to reveal more after the election.
Democrats speculated wildly about Trump’s intentions. One expressed concern, stating, "There’s a lot of ability for a bad actor to mess with the Electoral College if he’s the speaker of the House." They noted that Trump has a history of keeping secrets.
In response, Johnson dismissed the speculation. "I’m a lifelong constitutional law attorney. We’re going to respect the law. We’re going to follow the constitution to a T," he said. He called the conjecture "absolute, utter nonsense."
Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital that Trump has conducted numerous telerallies. These reach millions of Americans and support Republicans in key congressional races.
In Pennsylvania, Johnson reiterated that Trump's "secret" is simply their get-out-the-vote effort. "It’s not diabolical," he assured, adding, "It’s actually very good. It’s going to help us with the turnout." He concluded that Democrats are baffled by the support Trump and Vance have garnered across new demographics.