Overview
- Johnson said the United States is the “world’s number one bully” and described America under President Donald Trump as “the Great Satan.”
- The comments were made during an interview on The Dean Obeidallah Show on SiriusXM while discussing U.S. strikes on suspected drug-running vessels.
- He argued the actions signaled killing with impunity and challenged claims of American exceptionalism.
- Right-leaning outlets and conservative accounts amplified the clip, with several reports noting the phrase’s association with Iranian regime rhetoric dating to 1979.
- As of the latest coverage, outlets reported no retraction or formal correction from Johnson.