House Republican Says Mike Johnson 'Functions Like a Staff Member' For Trump, Who Wants Him 'Weak'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was the focus of a scathing article in The Atlantic on Tuesday about his tenure leading the House. The article by Elaine Godfrey and Russell Berman, titled “House Republicans Aren’t Having Any Fun,” quoted several past GOP House members as well as current members, who spoke anonymously.

The writers note of Johnson’s time as speaker, “From the start, Johnson’s unwavering loyalty—some would say obsequiousness—to Trump has defined his speakership. He’s developed a reputation for never saying what he actually thinks about anything, lest he cross the president.”

In recent months, Johnson has been regularly asked by congressional reporters to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s bombastic statements or shock moves – like renaming the Kennedy Center after himself – and time and time again refuses to comment.

In recent months, Johnson has been regularly asked by congressional reporters to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s bombastic statements or shock moves – like renaming the Kennedy Center after himself – and time and time again refuses to comment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/house-republican-says-mike-johnson-000310523.html

[pfitz59]

1. "I don't know."

"I haven't seen that." "I can't recall.". For the person second in line for the Presidency he seems criminally ill-informed.

[Attilatheblond]

2. And when he does pretend to have something to say

he cranks up the speed from 33 and a third to 78. Would be a better auctioneer than Speaker

[JBTaurus83]

3. I believe he is compromised

As are many. I think it’s a mixture of Canks having dirt on people, and also the legal liability and public scorn many would receive when it’s found they know what a monster he is behind the scenes and did nothing. It all comes down to self preservation.

[ibegurpard]

4. They aren't compromised

He is enacting the agenda that many of them only dreamed they could achieve.

[Skittles]

5. he serves Trump, not WE THE PEOPLE

fucking DISGUSTING