Johnson opposes livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's execution, says he'd stay GOP leader
In an interview with CBS News' Robert Costa, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he opposes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution, and that he intends to stay GOP leader even if Republicans lose the House.
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. CBS News reports Johnson said so when Robert Costa, its chief Washington analyst, asked him about it. CBS says other prominent Republicans also oppose the idea.
In the same interview, Johnson said he intends to remain the Republican leader in the House if the GOP loses its majority in the midterm elections. CBS News reports he prefaced that with "heaven forbid." The Hill reports he called a loss an "unlikely scenario."
Last week Johnson said he could start a lawn business if Republicans lose the House. He told Costa that remark was "tongue in cheek."
The Hill quotes Johnson as saying he wants to be of his "highest and best use to God in my country," and that he feels he is doing that now.
CBS News also reports Johnson said Republicans "need turnout" in the midterms. On the economy, CBS headlines his message to voters as "You don't just flip a switch."
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- CBS NewsSpeaker Mike Johnson contemplates future if Republicans lose the House majorityMon, Oct 12, 10:03 AM EDT
- CBS NewsMike Johnson says Republicans "need turnout" in the midtermsMon, Oct 12, 10:12 AM EDT
- The HillJohnson planning to remain GOP leader in 'unlikely scenario' Republicans lose HouseMon, Oct 12, 10:14 AM EDT
- CBS NewsDo Republicans want Mike Johnson as their leader if they lose House majority?Mon, Oct 12, 11:59 AM EDT
- CBS NewsSpeaker Mike Johnson's message to voters on state of economy: "You don't just flip a switch"Mon, Oct 12, 5:45 PM EDT
- CBS NewsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson voices opposition to livestreamed execution planned by HegsethMon, Oct 12, 7:57 PM EDT
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- Mon, Oct 12, 10:40 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Johnson says he plans to stay GOP leader even if Republicans lose the House