‘They Needed A Show’: Mike Johnson Obliterates Premise Of ‘No Kings’ Protests In 41 Seconds

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‘They Needed A Show’: Mike Johnson Obliterates Premise Of ‘No Kings’ Protests In 41 Seconds

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Saturday’s “No Kings” protests as a “stunt” during a Sunday appearance on ABC News’s “This Week,” saying their taking place proved President Donald Trump wasn’t a king…

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