Mike Johnson

thumb | right | Mike Johnson, official portrait, 2024 James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, as of 2026 he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017. Quotes The climate is changing, but the question is, is it being caused by natural cycles over the span of the Earth’s history? Or is it changing because we drive SUVs? I don’t believe in the latter. I don’t think that’s the primary driver. "Election denier, climate skeptic, anti-abortion: seven beliefs of new US House speaker Mike Johnson" The Guardian (October 25, 2023) Homosexual relationships are inherently unnatural and, the studies clearly show, are ultimately harmful and costly for everyone. Society cannot give its stamp of approval to such a dangerous lifestyle. If we change marriage for this tiny, modern minority, we will have to do it for every deviant group. Polygamists, polyamorists, pedophiles, and others will be next in line to claim equal protection. They already are. There will be no legal basis to deny a bisexual the right to marry a partner of each sex, or a person to marry his pet. "New House speaker's views on LGBTQ issues come under fresh scrutiny" NBC News (October 26, 2023) There is no right to abortion in the Constitution. "ROUNDUP: Speaker Mike Johnson’s Extreme Record Dominates Coverage" Human Rights Campaign (November 1, 2023) Pick up a Bible off your shelf and read it—that is my world view. "Mike Johnson, the First Proudly Trumpian Speaker" The New Yorker (March 25, 2026) The salary of Congress has been frozen since 2009. When you adjust for inflation, a member of Congress today is making 31% less than they made that year. At least let them engage in some stock trading so they can continue to, you know, take care of their family. Said about the base yearly salary of USD 174,000 for most US Senators, Representatives and Delegates, quoted in "Fact Check: Videos spreading Mike Johnson quote about members of Congress engaging in 'some stock trading' omit key context" ''Snopes / Yahoo News (May 19, 2026) External links Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Nationalists Category:Speakers of the United States House of Representatives Category:Lawyers from the United States Category:Politicians from Louisiana