Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is forecasting a Republican surge that could buck midterm tradition, saying the GOP could pick up "between seven and eight seats" — and potentially reach double digits — as redistricting fights unfold across several states.

"I'm convinced we're going to defy history and keep the majority here so we can keep all this going," Johnson said during a "Fox & Friends" exclusive on Tuesday.

Host Brian Kilmeade pushed back, pointing out that history overwhelmingly...