Protesters, Politics, and a Heated Debate

No Kings Rallies Draw Mixed Reactions

• Protests against President Donald Trump, dubbed "No Kings" rallies, took place over the weekend.
• Some viewed these protests as anti-American.
• Speaker of the House Mike Johnson supported this perspective, stating that the protests spread hateful ideas, not the people themselves.

Johnson Clarifies Remarks on ABC News

During an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Johnson was questioned about his remarks.

• Did he think the modern Democratic Party supported these protests?
• Johnson clarified that he was not calling all Democrats enemies.
• He focused on the messages shared during the protests.

Violent Rhetoric Highlighted

• Johnson pointed to violent rhetoric from the protests, such as the phrase "fascists must die."
• He argued that the issue was the message, not the people protesting.

Criticism of New York City Mayoral Candidate

The conversation then shifted to New York City's mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani.

• Johnson criticized Mamdani, calling him an "open socialist Marxist."
• He claimed there was a rise of Marxism within the Democratic Party.
• Johnson stated this as an "objective fact."

Ongoing Political Tensions

The debate highlights:

• Ongoing tensions between different political views.
• How language and messaging can be powerful tools in political discourse.