'He's not even the best Mike Johnson': Jimmy Kimmel shreds new Speaker for trying to overturn 2020 election
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Jimmy Kimmel is among numerous individuals expressing dissatisfaction with the recent selection of Mike Johnson (R-La) as the House Speaker following three weeks of chaos.
During his show, Kimmel pointedly observed that Johnson had supported former President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election results and cling to power despite facing defeat.
Jimmy Kimmel disses new House Speaker Mike Johnson
During the latest episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', the host remarked, "Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump in one of his impeachment trials in the Senate."
He added, "He's been called the most important architect of the Electoral College objections that contested the results of the election in 2020. He voted to decertify the results of that election confirming Biden as president. So, he checks off all the important boxes. Also anti-gay, anti-choice, pro-conspiracy theory, he seems terrific."
"Not only is he not the best choice for speaker you can’t even definitively say Mike Johnson is the best Mike Johnson they could’ve chosen," continued Kimmel, proceeding to enumerate a range of alternative Mike Johnsons, spanning from chefs and athletes to yodelers.
He went on to state, "You could go to the middle of the phone book and pick any of the hundreds of Mike Johnsons, each one would be a better choice for speaker because not one of them tried to overthrow the presidential election."
Mike Johnson helped Donald Trump in his trial to overturn the 2020 presidential election result
CNN reports that following a three-week hiatus without a designated Speaker, the House convened on Wednesday, October 25, to cast their votes in favor of Rep Mike Johnson of Louisiana.
In a resolute victory, Johnson clinched the gavel without forfeiting any support from the GOP.
The conclusive count revealed 220 votes in favor of Johnson, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries garnered 209 votes.
This prominent congressional figure, now the Speaker, played a pivotal role in the unsuccessful endeavors to challenge the outcome of the 2020 election on behalf of former President Donald Trump.
He apparently utilized a personal email account to reach out to all House Republicans, seeking their signatures for an amicus brief supporting a Texas lawsuit intended to nullify electoral college votes from several states despite its slim chances of success.
Fans react to Jimmy Kimmel's remarks regarding new House Speaker Mike Johnson
Soon after the episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was available to the viewers, fans flocked to put forth their thoughts.
One stated, "As a non American I can tell you the whole country is global embarrassment," while another added, "What a circus of deplorables the GOP has become. Very dark day in US history."
"In a strange twist of fate, in the vote for Speaker, the House actually elected George Santos, who had stolen Mike Johnson’s identity," quipped a fan.
One more said, "Mike Johnson is literally straight out of Austin Powers," as another follower penned, "Got my popcorn ready. This is just the beginning of the political show!"