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Speaker Johnson's Unusual Ignorance: A Political Strategy?

Speaker Johnson's Unusual Ignorance: A Political Strategy?

Update: 2025-12-08
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Speaker Mike Johnson, the Houses top leader, has been accused of feigning ignorance about presidential scandals and controversial statements, a strategy that experts find puzzling. Despite his roles constitutional mandate to oversee the executive branch, Johnson has repeatedly claimed unawareness of widely reported events, such as a former presidents military comments and a crypto executives pardon. Critics argue this stance is unbelievable, given his large staff and the narrow majority of his party. However, some analysts suggest this approach could be a political tactic to maintain party unity.

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Speaker Johnson's Unusual Ignorance: A Political Strategy?

Speaker Johnson's Unusual Ignorance: A Political Strategy?