People Power United's statement on the extremism of House Speaker Mike Johnson

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October 26, 2023

In response to the recent election of House Speaker Mike Johnson, People Power United, a grassroots progressive organization made this statement:

“In his words and his actions, the newest Speaker of the House of Representatives-Mike Johnson, has shown us who he is. Johnson is an extremist who is anti-people power. He believes a Christian minority must rule over the people of America, with extremists beliefs. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices. Our members believe in the possibility of change and do the work to make it happen. Mike Johnson’s days as Speaker of the House are numbered, we will do the work to vote him out,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.

Background

Far-right extremists have taken control of the Republican party and now hold the majority in the House of Representatives. 

Following several weeks of internal conflicts that resulted in a paralyzed Congress, House Republicans have elected Mike Johnson, a staunch supporter of the MAGA movement, as the new Speaker of the House, in accordance with the instructions of former President Trump.

In his inaugural address, Mike Johnson proposed the establishment of a Debt Commission. This commission would have the power to potentially jeopardize the funding of vital programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential initiatives.

Johnson is anti-people power. Check out this tweet, uplifting his belief that a Christian minority needs to rule the majority. As champions for progress, we must collectively push back to harms inflicted on our community.

Can you take 1 (one) minute and send a message to your member of Congress and tell them: No Backdoor Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP via a Debt Commission