Protesters, Politics, and a Heated Debate

Protests against President Donald Trump took place over the weekend. They were called "No Kings" rallies. Some people saw these protests as anti-American. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stood by this view. He said the protests spread hateful ideas, not the people themselves. During an interview on ABC News' "This Week, " Johnson was questioned about his remarks. He was asked if he thought the modern Democratic Party supported these protests. Johnson clarified that he was not calling all Democrats enemies. Instead, he focused on the messages shared during the protests. Johnson mentioned violent rhetoric from the protests. He pointed out phrases like "fascists must die. " He argued that the issue was the message, not the people protesting. The conversation then shifted to New York City's mayoral candidate. Johnson criticized Zohran 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. " The debate highlights the ongoing tensions between different political views. It also shows how language and messaging can be powerful tools in political discourse.