MSNBC Host Accuses New Speaker Johnson of Election Denial, Rep. Santos Heckled in Court Over Fraud Charges, Rep. Phillips Enters Presidential Race Against Biden
MSNBC Host Scarborough accuses new House Speaker Mike Johnson of being an election denier, positioning him as Trump's tool; Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y, faces heckles upon pleading not guilty to identity theft and fraud charges; Meanwhile, Democratic Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips officially files for New Hampshire primary, set to challenge President Biden in the race.
- MSNBC's Joe Scarborough criticizes newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson calling him a Trump tool and an election denier, predicting that Johnson would try to stop the election certification if Trump is shown to be losing.
- Scarborough has accused Johnson of being a threat to democratic elections and facilitating a move towards an autocratic state.
- Rep. George Santos was heckled outside the federal courthouse on Long Island where he pleaded not guilty to multiple fraud and identity theft charges related to his 2022 campaign.
- Democratic Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has officially filed for the New Hampshire primary, presenting himself as a challenger to President Biden in the presidential race.
- In response to Phillips' bid, President Biden's campaign has expressed pride regarding the unified support from the Democratic Party and is confident about mobilizing their winning coalition against MAGA Republicans.