House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed multiple policy issues and political challenges facing the Republican Party during remarks at the House Republican retreat in Doral, Florida, this week.

In an interview with NBC News, Johnson acknowledged electoral difficulties with Hispanic and Latino voters, stating that some immigration enforcement measures were "viewed to be over-zealous." He described this as a "little hiccup" that contributed to the party being in "course-correction mode."

During a news conference at the retreat, Johnson discussed the possibility of using budget reconciliation procedures to address what he characterized as "fraud, waste and abuse in Democratic-led states." Johnson indicated he has been a proponent of using reconciliation, a legislative process that allows certain budget-related measures to pass with a simple majority in the Senate.

Johnson also weighed in on religious law issues, describing Sharia law as a "serious problem" in America. He argued that its tenets conflict with the U.S. Constitution, though he did not provide specific examples or policy proposals related to this concern.

The comments come as House Republicans gathered for their annual retreat to discuss legislative priorities and political strategy. The retreat provides an opportunity for party leadership to address internal concerns and coordinate messaging on key issues.