Speaker Johnson praises Trump on progress ahead of State of the Union

House Speaker Mike Johnson praised President Donald Trump's achievements on tax relief and immigration enforcement during an interview with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil in Washington D.C. on the eve of the upcoming State of the Union address, highlighting the administration's progress on first-year priorities ahead of the major presidential speech. The interview, which took place just before Trump's scheduled address, showcased the strong relationship between the Republican president and the House leadership, with Johnson specifically commending the administration's tax policies that have provided relief to American families and businesses, as well as its efforts to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement. Johnson's public praise for Trump comes at a critical time as the administration seeks to build momentum for its legislative agenda in the coming year, with both the House and Senate under Republican control, positioning the administration to advance its priorities despite remaining challenges on several fronts including healthcare and infrastructure.