As Twitchy readers are aware by now, Mike Johnson has retained his position as Speaker of the House. The vote was a bit of a nailbiter, with Thomas Massie being the most vocal Republican member to object to the prospect of re-electing Johnson.

One person who had full confidence in Johnson's success was outgoing Congressman Matt Gaetz, who shared a confident prediction this morning:

Hours later, Massie couldn't resist taking a jab at the post:

After all the political drama of 2024 and the recent history of contentious Republican house speaker nominations, it's refreshing to see this fun and lighthearted exchange.

Massie was indeed a good sport here, and that's something to be respected.

Well said. Not everyone is going to love every decision that gets made, but at the end of the day you fight with the army you have.

 {ai:summary}<p>Mike Johnson has successfully retained his position as Speaker of the House, despite objections from some Republican members, notably Thomas Massie. Outgoing Congressman Matt Gaetz expressed confidence in Johnson's re-election, leading to a lighthearted exchange between the two.</p><p>The political drama of 2024 has been met with a refreshing sense of humor, as Massie and Gaetz engaged in a playful back-and-forth on social media. This exchange highlights the importance of good sportsmanship in politics, even amidst contentious nominations. #politics</p>

'Didn't Age Well': Check Out This Fun Exchange Between Matt Gaetz and Thomas Massie Over Mike Johnson

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