Mike Johnson Thinks Everyone’s Being Too Darn Mean to the Religious Right
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed concern that critics are being overly harsh towards the religious right. He suggested that the term 'Christian nationalism' is being used derogatorily to silence Christian voices. The recent gathering in Washington showcased various religious leaders and highlighted the ongoing influence of Christian nationalism in politics.
- ▪Mike Johnson believes critics are too harsh on the religious right.
- ▪He claims that 'Christian nationalism' is a term used to silence Christians.
- ▪A recent event in Washington featured religious leaders and emphasized the influence of Christian nationalism.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceMike Johnson Thinks Everyone’s Being Too Darn Mean to the Religious RightFollow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedMike Johnson Thinks Everyone’s Being Too Darn Mean to the Religious RightI bet the Speaker of the House believes “Christian nationalism” is something George Soros cooked up at his brainwashing facility in the CarpathiansBy Charles P. PiercePublished: May 18, 2026 3:01 PM EDTAndrew Harnik//Getty Images2 min readThere was a full-on Christian Nationalist hootenanny in Washington over the weekend. I can't escape the feeling that it also was a faith-healing ceremony for the visibly failing administration. There was an obviously edited video of the president reading a Bible.
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