This chapter explores Mike Johnson's background and extreme views as a former spokesperson for the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal organization known for opposing LGBTQ and women's rights. It discusses his involvement in promoting anti-LGBTQ laws and policies, as well as the potential impact on LGBTQ rights due to his prominent position in the US government.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, infamous election denier, moved to the middle to make a budget deal with Democrats. But he promised the real fight is still to come.
This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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