Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump as mere political theatrics, asserting they demonstrate Trump is not a monarch.
- During a Sunday appearance on This Week, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson labeled Saturdays No Kings protests a political stunt aimed at undermining Donald Trump.
- Protests occurred across the nation, with notable figures like George Conway, a vocal Trump critic, seen wearing an Antifa (United States) T-shirt at the National Mall event.
- Johnson previously described such rallies as expressions of hate America, emphasizing that the protests actually highlight the value of Freedom of speech in America.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the ongoing polarization in American politics, reflecting how protests against Donald Trump are framed within broader narratives of dissent and freedom, especially as the 2024 election approaches.