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Mike Johnson Calls for Gavin Newsom to Be “Tarred and Feathered”

06/10/2025

A Controversial Statement House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stirred controversy on Tuesday when he suggested that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be “tarred and feathered.” The Mike Johnson Gavin Newsom controversy highlighted existing tensions. While Johnson declined to comment on whether he believes Newsom should be arrested, his remarks come…