House Speaker Mike Johnson Expresses Concern Over Increasing LGBTQ+ Identification Among Students
In a fundraising email, Johnson questions the education system and describes American culture as 'depraved', sparking criticism due to his history of anti-LGBTQ+ views.
- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed concern about the increasing number of high school students identifying as LGBTQ+ in a fundraising email for the National Republican Congressional Committee
- In the email, Johnson questioned what students are being taught in school and described American culture as 'depraved'.
- Johnson, who has a history of anti-LGBTQ+ views, has faced criticism since his election as Speaker of the House.
- Johnson previously served as senior legal counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, a group that has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- Despite his controversial views, Johnson has publicly stated that he 'genuinely loves all people, regardless of their lifestyle choices.'