House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed confidence that the newly passed domestic policy legislation would help Republicans maintain their congressional majorities.
Recent polling suggests voters don't approve of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law last week by President Donald Trump, but the House speaker told NBC News that should change by the time voters head to the polls next year.
"This is a bill that was written for hard-working Americans, middle- and lower-class earners in particular, and they will feel the effects of that in the economy, and they'll have higher wages and more opportunity and more growth, and that's a major factor in a midterm election," Johnson said. "The border will be secure and we'll have American energy dominance going again, and we'll be restoring peace through strength, and I think they'll reward us for that."
"So I wouldn't put any stake whatsoever in what Democrats are saying right now," Johnson added. "Now remember, they were sure we were going to lose the majority last fall, but we're going to pick up seats. We're going to fill Democrat seats, and we're going to teach them once again not to underestimate us."
Johnson said he had "no concerns at all" that the bill would cost them seats.
“In fact, it’s going to gain seats for us," Johnson said. "We’re that confident.”
