Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) spoke out on Sunday regarding the recent “No Kings” protests against President Trump. He described the demonstrations, which took place over the weekend, as a “stunt” orchestrated by Democrats.
According to Johnson, the Democrats needed “cover” amid the ongoing government shutdown, prompting them to create and promote these protests.
In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Johnson suggested that there was no real need for Trump’s critics to participate in the “No Kings” demonstrations this weekend, implying that the protests were politically motivated rather than grassroots movements.
The comments add to the ongoing tensions surrounding President Trump and the political climate during the government shutdown.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5562926-johnson-no-kings-protest-trump-shutdown/