Mike Johnson of Louisiana Becomes the New Speaker of the House | Latest News

TLDRMike Johnson, a little known Congressman from Louisiana, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House for the Republicans. His selection followed a closed-door meeting late into the night, which was followed by a lively press conference. During the press conference, one lawmaker angrily lashed out at a reporter for asking about the efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Mike Johnson is an Evangelical Christian, a lawyer, and a staunch supporter of former President Trump.

Key insights

🎉Mike Johnson, a little known Congressman from Louisiana, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House for the Republicans.

🗣️During the press conference, one lawmaker angrily lashed out at a reporter for asking about the efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

👥Mike Johnson is an Evangelical Christian, a lawyer, and a staunch supporter of former President Trump.

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Who is Mike Johnson?

—Mike Johnson is a Congressman from Louisiana who has been elected as the new Speaker of the House for the Republicans.

What happened during the press conference?

—During the press conference, one lawmaker angrily lashed out at a reporter for asking about the efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

What is Mike Johnson's background?

—Mike Johnson is an Evangelical Christian, a lawyer, and a staunch supporter of former President Trump.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected as the new Speaker of the House for the Republicans.

01:09During the press conference, one lawmaker angrily lashed out at a reporter for asking about the efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

01:12Mike Johnson is an Evangelical Christian, a lawyer, and a staunch supporter of former President Trump.

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