Republican Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Views
Republicans are discovering the downside of electing a previously obscure figure to be second in line to the presidency. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces increasing scrutiny over his controversial views on social issues, including abortion and LGBTQ rights. Johnson, largely unknown outside the ...
Republicans are discovering the downside of electing a previously obscure figure to be second in line to the presidency. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces increasing scrutiny over his controversial views on social issues, including abortion and LGBTQ rights. Johnson, largely unknown outside the Beltway, gained unanimous support to become Speaker, ending a period of House chaos. However, media attention has shifted from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election to his past comments threatening "hard labor" for doctors who perform abortions. These views have drawn criticism from Democrats and concern from Republicans.
