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The ‘Profound Influence’ of Christian Extremists on Mike Johnson

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Speaker Mike Johnson’s spiritual journey reveals ties to Christian fundamentalists who support slavery. Johnson’s office won’t say where he stands on that issue.

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A photo illustration of House Speaker Mike Johnson and a Bible with USA flag stars.
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If you want to know where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on any given political issue, he has a simple answer.

“Go pick up a Bible off your shelf and read it—that’s my worldview,” Johnson told

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