Arrr, the scallywag Trump be swingin’ his clubs whilst the new captain be callin’ 'im to change the ship’s vote!
2025-01-03
Arrr, President-elect Trump be chattin’ with Ralph Norman whilst swingin’ his clubs on Friday! He be tryin’ to sway ol’ Norman to hoist Mike Johnson's flag as speaker o' the House. Aye, a fine time fer a bit o’ political parley on the green seas!
Arrr mateys! Gather round fer a tale of the House o' Representatives, where Rep. Ralph Norman, a scallywag from South Carolina, initially cast his vote fer the mighty Jim Jordan as speaker. But lo, the cunning President-elect Trump, whilst swingin' his golf clubs, worked his magic and persuaded Norman to change course! Norman stood firm, refusin' to back Mike Johnson, who sought to keep his throne. The sea of politics be treacherous, and Trump be callin' him more than once, tryin' to steer his ship in the right direction. On the first call, Trump be hittin’ the links, sayin', "Look, I’m in the middle of a golf game!" Norman admitted to votin' for the fair maiden Nikki Haley but later pledged allegiance to Johnson. Meanwhile, another rogue, Keith Self of Texas, also heard the siren song of Trump’s phone calls, sparkin' lively discussions about the vote. Despite the initial mutiny, the tides turned, and Johnson claimed victory in the first round o' votes, ascendin' to the speaker's chair without needin' a second round. So, hoist the Jolly Roger, for the House be as lively as a rum-soaked tavern on a stormy night! Yarrr!