Mike Johnson is under attack for the religious and cultural beliefs that he holds.
In an appearance on a recent weekend news program, the newly-elected Speaker of the House made the following comments regarding the barrage of negativity that he is having to endure:
Appearing to take things in stride, he stated, “I’ve been labeled all kinds of stuff, but these people don’t know me.” He characterized his legal career as one that placed him in the position of “defending religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, and biblical values...” Back in 2022, he had been unanimously elected vice chair of the House Republican Conference for a second time.
He has described himself first and foremost as a Christian, stating the following when he first ran for Congress:A number of journalists appear to be heavily triggered by Johnson's expressions of faith. While talking to reporters at the Capitol, he described the negative media blitz as “just the latest attack in a campaign by D.C. insiders on my faith.”
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