7 Shocking Revelations About Mike Johnson's Role in the 2020 Election

1. Mike Johnson's Involvement in Trump's Election Challenge

Before becoming House Speaker, Mike Johnson of Louisiana played a pivotal role in aiding former President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election. Johnson worked behind the scenes to undermine the democratic process and overturn the rightful outcome of the election.

2. Promoting Baseless Conspiracy Theories

Johnson promoted one of the most outlandish conspiracy theories circulating at the time: that two voting technology companies, Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, manipulated millions of votes from Trump to Biden as part of an international plot. These allegations were baseless and led to defamation lawsuits against several pro-Trump media outlets.

3. Recruiting House Republicans to Challenge Election Results

Johnson recruited a majority of House Republicans to endorse a Trump-backed lawsuit aiming to invalidate the results from four states Trump lost: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The Supreme Court dismissed the case, but not before it raised significant concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

4. Declining to Acknowledge Biden's Victory

Despite the Supreme Court's dismissal of the lawsuit, Johnson has consistently declined to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. In recent interviews, he has refused to say unequivocally that Biden won, instead accusing mainstream media of playing a 'gotcha game' by asking him to confirm the election results.

5. Supporting Election Denialism

Johnson's stance on the 2020 election has been criticized for supporting election denialism. He has maintained that the Constitution was breached during the election, despite acknowledging Biden's certification and presidency. This position has raised worries about his commitment to observing regular order in future elections.

6. Refusing to Condemn Trump's Rhetoric

Johnson has also refused to condemn Eric Trump's comments blaming Democrats for assassination attempts against his father. In an interview, Johnson sidestepped the issue by suggesting that such attacks should be viewed in context, rather than directly addressing the baseless claims made by Trump and his family.

7. Continued Support for Trump's Agenda

As House Speaker, Mike Johnson has continued to be a loyal ally of former President Donald Trump. His actions and statements reflect a deep-seated commitment to Trump's agenda, even if it means challenging the legitimacy of democratic processes and institutions.