Speaker Johnson is at the moment dealing with backlash after a photograph surfaced exhibiting him within the firm of former Home Speaker Paul Ryan.
The picture, captured and shared by Jake Sherman of Punchbowl Information, depicts the 2 figures rising collectively from the Speaker’s suite on the Capitol. This encounter has sparked controversy, notably given Ryan’s current public statements criticizing former President Donald Trump.
Paul Ryan, who served because the Speaker of the Home from 2015 to 2019 and the architect of FOX Information cancel tradition, branded former President Donald Trump as an “authoritarian narcissist” whereas commending the actions of Trump critics, Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney.
“Look, Trump’s not a conservative. He’s an authoritarian narcissist. So I think they basically called him out for that. He’s a populist, authoritarian narcissist. So historically speaking, all of his tendencies are basically where narcissism takes him, which is whatever makes him popular, makes him feel good at any given moment… He doesn’t think in classical liberal-conservative terms. He thinks in an authoritarian way. And he’s been able to get a big chunk of the Republican base to follow him because he’s the culture warrior.”
“And so I think Adam and Liz stepped out of the flow and called it out and, you know, paid for it. Paid for it with their careers. But I think, again, back to my earlier point, I don’t think he is really very good at these jobs unless you’re willing to lose these jobs.”
Former Home Speaker Paul Ryan praises Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney for standing as much as Trump:
“Trump’s not a conservative. He’s an authoritarian, a narcissist…Adam and Liz stepped out of the flow and called it out and paid for it with their careers.” pic.twitter.com/ILe1h31RX3
— Republican Accountability (@AccountableGOP) December 13, 2023
The emergence of the photograph, which coincides with such polarizing remarks from Ryan, fueled a backlash amongst supporters and fringe parts inside the GOP celebration. Vocal segments of the social media panorama echoed sentiments of betrayal and accused Johnson of political heresy for assembly with Ryan, who’s out of contact with the celebration’s present route. Critics are fanning the flames, questioning Speaker Johnson’s allegiance to the celebration’s values and agenda.
Pricey Speaker Johnson,
Please keep distant from Paul Ryan
He’s a backstabbing RINO warmonger who’s the whole lot mistaken with the Republican celebration
He’ll solely mislead and sabotage you
Sincerely,
Overwhelming supermajority of GOP voters https://t.co/i9JvLFlVGJ— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 13, 2023
This isn’t good. https://t.co/zNODnEFCPH
— Harmeet Ok. Dhillon (@pnjaban) December 14, 2023
.@SpeakerJohnson has been performing a bit unusual currently! An outdated mentor as soon as advised me, if one thing doesn’t appear proper, carry up the carpet, theres in all probability a mouse below there — properly, we discovered a rat! #TheGreatAmericaShow https://t.co/VUuANbNatG
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) December 14, 2023
I warned you this man is one other Republican fraud. https://t.co/8sw7sOnqrA
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) December 14, 2023
WTAF?? Why is Ryan there? That is very alarming. https://t.co/8RIpOIkPcP
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) December 14, 2023
Oh boy, they’re undoubtedly involved! All types of creepy swamp creatures are rising from the swamp. Eek! https://t.co/i0mHMYsBCh
— Jewels Jones (@JewelsJonesLive) December 13, 2023
Man, this bought so disappointing so quick. https://t.co/O1cOiVKVIP
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 13, 2023
Meet the brand new boss, identical because the outdated boss. https://t.co/GZgPD2fo0z
— Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen) December 14, 2023
The photograph was taken a day earlier than the Home handed the $886 billion Nationwide Protection Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 310-118, following the Senate’s endorsement, which now advances the invoice to President Biden’s desk.
Speaker Johnson was one of many lawmakers who voted in favor of the Nationwide Protection Authorization Act (NDAA).
Congrats everybody, your Republican Home majority simply voted for:
• Extra warrantless spying on Individuals
• Extra taxpayer funded abortion journeys
• Extra taxpayer funded intercourse adjustments
• Extra $$$ for UkraineWhole betrayal. With Republicans like these, who wants Democrats? Lunacy. pic.twitter.com/WU5rY7aDrN
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) December 14, 2023
