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“Go ahead, share the story,” Trump prompted with a chuckle.
Johnson proceeded to detail the circumstances.
“Congressman Neal Dunn from Florida has faced significant health issues,” Johnson noted.
“The situation was quite severe, and the prognosis was not optimistic.”
While Johnson continued, Trump interrupted, adding, “They said he wouldn’t make it past June.”
“Okay, that wasn’t public,” Johnson said.
The crowd in the room audibly groaned at the revelation but Trump remained smiling before laughing and patting Johnson on the back.
Johnson then discussed how Trump recommended doctors for Dunn for an operation.
The president then described a conversation he had with Johnson about how Dunn’s death would impact legislating in the House.
“Number one, it was bad because I liked him. Number two, it was bad because I needed his vote,” Trump said.
Dunn recently had surgery and has had a “new lease on life”, Johnson said.
Republicans have just a two-vote majority in the House of Representatives.
Dunn had previously announced he would not be running for re-election in November but denied reports he was quitting before his term was over.
The congressman, himself a doctor, has not spoken publicly since Trump’s revelation.
Democrats are highly favoured to win control of the House in the midterm elections.
Wiles, perhaps Trump’s most powerful advisor, will continue working at the White House as she receives treatment.
“She has a fantastic medical team, and her prognosis is excellent! During the treatment period, she will be spending virtually full time at the White House, which makes me, as President, very happy!” Trump said on Truth Social.
“Her Strength and her Commitment to continue doing the job she loves, and does so well, while undergoing treatment, tells you everything you need to know about her.”
Wiles is considered one of the most powerful people in the USA despite her low-profile.
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