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In the last few days, Speaker Mike Johnson has found himself in the thick of historic political drama as the government shutdown drags past three weeks. According to ABC News and FOX 29 Philadelphia, Johnson has been highly visible, holding press conferences and sparring with Democratic leaders on national TV. He’s blamed Democrats, specifically Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, for prolonging the shutdown, arguing that their political maneuvering is aimed at appeasing the far left and using essential services like the military and air traffic controllers as leverage. He’s insisted in public statements that House Republicans have passed a clean continuing resolution and there's "nothing to negotiate," which he calls unprecedented, emphasizing this is the first time in history that any party has shut down the government over such a resolution.
On ABC’s "This Week," Johnson defended his characterization of the massive “No Kings” rallies sweeping the country as “hate America rallies” but clarified he supports peaceful demonstrations as a First Amendment lawyer. He made a point to draw a stark contrast between President Trump’s approach to governance and previous Democratic shutdown strategies, saying that if Trump was a "king," no one would have been able to protest because the government would be open. Johnson continued criticizing the ideology he sees as anti-American, linking it to the current crisis.
Johnson's business activity and committee work have also stayed in the spotlight, despite the shutdown. At the press conferences streamed by MSNBC and FOX 29, Johnson reported the bipartisan House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes is moving forward at pace. He emphasized they’ve just released more documents and are actively seeking depositions—including pushing for former President Bill Clinton to be questioned. Johnson made it clear in these appearances that while Democrats impede transparency by resisting these interviews, the committee remains committed to accountability for Epstein’s victims and the American public.
On social media and official press releases, Johnson has been hammering home these talking points, denouncing Democrats for what he calls using American families as “leverage” and promising to keep fighting for military pay and healthcare for the vulnerable. According to his official website, as of October 23, Johnson sharply condemned Democrats’ tactics and reaffirmed the Republican position, emphasizing the ongoing consequences of the shutdown.
As for speculation, some outlets are suggesting Johnson may be adjusting Republican strategy if the shutdown continues past November, but he’s on record saying there’s “no political strategy” at play—insisting it’s simply about doing what’s right.
No major business dealings or separate corporate moves have surfaced in recent days, and Johnson’s only social media focus has been the shutdown, bipartisan investigations, and appeals for government transparency. There’s been no confirmed new controversies or personal scandals attached to him.
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