House Speaker Mike Johnson recently criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a speech in Minneapolis. Johnson, aiming to bolster the Republican majority in the House, highlighted the handling of protests following George Floyd's murder in 2020.
Johnson specifically targeted Walz, blaming him for allowing Minneapolis to burn during the protests. He mentioned the burning of the Police Department’s Third Precinct and accused Democrats of inaction. However, it was clarified that it was Governor Walz, not former President Trump, who deployed the Minnesota National Guard in response to the unrest.
Johnson also commented on the upcoming presidential polls, predicting a decline in Democratic support post-Labor Day. He referred to the current Democratic momentum as a 'sugar high' and suggested that the real test for Vice President Harris was yet to come.
Furthermore, Johnson defended the GOP's decision to block a bipartisan immigration bill supported by the Biden administration. He criticized the bill, labeling it as an immigration policy rather than a border security measure. Johnson emphasized the need for bipartisan collaboration to address the complexities of the immigration system.
