Johnson defends calling anti-Trump protests 'hate America' rallies

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: ABC News

October 19, 2025, 11:29 AM


Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defended labeling this weekend's "No Kings" rallies opposing President Donald Trump as "hate America" rallies, arguing that he was not referring to Democrats themselves but the message of the protesters.

"Just on this notion that these are, 'hate America' rallies -- and you not only talked about anarchists, antifa advocates, pro-Hamas wing -- you said this is the modern Democratic Party," ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl asked, referring to comments Johnson made last week. "But I remember not that long ago what you said after the murder of Charlie Kirk when you said that we should view fellow Americans, not as our enemies, but as our fellow countrymen."

"I've never called anybody an enemy,” Johnson said, but claimed that "there were a lot of hateful messages" during Saturday's protests. "I mean, we have video and photos of pretty violent rhetoric calling out the president, saying fascists must die and all the rest," he added. "So it's not about the people, it's about the message."

Pressed by Karl about Johnson likening anarchists, antifa and Hamas to the modern Democratic Party, Johnson defended his remarks. "I never said it was the whole Democratic Party, but you and I have to acknowledge the reality," Johnson said before turning his criticism to New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/johnson-defends-calling-anti-trump-protests-hate-america/story?id=126658207

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He's nothing but a zombie with no soul, mindlessly parroting RW talking points that he is going to stick to... no matter how ludicrous.

At least there was a tiny tiny bit of pushback.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. I guess he should know, since Johnson and other repugs have hated on America and it's ideas about democracy since day 1

[BlueWavePsych]

22. Repukes hate Amaerica ...

[Grins]

2. " anarchists, antifa, terrorists, Hamas supporters"

Remember the non-stop outrage that went on for weeks from the Reich-wing because Hillary Clinton called the deplorable, “deplorables?”

But calling the opposition anarchists, Antifa, terrorists, and Hamas supporters - well, that is just peachy.

[Seinan Sensei]

17. Hey Mikey, I want to join Antifa

Please tell me where I can go to sign up

What’s that? I don’t understand …
No office?
No staff?
No website?
No email?
No newsletter?
No phone?
No mailing list?

[Justice matters.]

20. But a (real) great History of defeating the 3rd Reich.

little "hollier than thou" mickey really hates what they accomplished... he's a

[otchmoson]

3. It seems the GOP is anti anti-fascist (anti-Antifa); definitionally, that's a fascist

Maga Mike’s latest spin is that the No Kings II protest was an effort to provide cover to Chuck Schumer for keeping the lights off in Congress. Hmmmm. No Kings II has been in the works for 2-3 months. How does that work, Mike? Chuck is clairvoyant? Prescient? Or, you are just another GOP (Guardians of Pedophiles) faux-Christian hypocrite? Projection much? Until you pull your head out of the DJT's smelly orifice, I don't think you know whether the lights are on or off.

[Pas-de-Calais]

4. Another needle d@cked reason to vote these peckerwoods outta office

Can’t govern
Can’t pass bills
Can’t support their constituents

Spends all energy keeping certain files outta public view

[ananda]

5. He means Republican white male "America."

Not anyone else's.

[sheshe2]

6. So....

"I mean, we have video and photos of pretty violent rhetoric calling out the president, saying fascists must die and all the rest,"

Is he admitting that tsf and the mag-gots are indeed Fascists?!

[chowder66]

11. Yep! He also did the same thing when Madeleine Dean called him out and said "The president is unhinged. He is unwell."

and he responded.... “A lot of folks on your side are, too.”

[sheshe2]

12. He is not the brightest bulb on the tree.

However, I say keep talking Mikie.

[CTyankee]

7. I'll be watching Morning Joe tomorrow to see how the msm are going with this...

stay tuned...

[JoseBalow]

8. He objects to saying "fascists must die"

Thanks for confirming that you recognize what you are.

[chouchou]

9. He'd turn this country into the American-Taliban in a cold cruel second.

[Grins]

10. "Johnson said before turning his criticism to New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate..."

Standard GOP diversion: Say bupkis; change the subject.

I’m guessing Karl didn’t go after Johnson for that.

[JI7]

13. Pedo Protector says what ?

[Cha]

14. johnson is a Pissy Liar.. I hate him nt.

[dedl67]

24. I think God hates him. Or he wouldn't have made him so stupid.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

15. Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor Johnson you fucking hypocrite.

[mdbl]

16. Johnson is head of the Profa movement in Congress.

They all hate the Constitution and the rule of law.

[sakabatou]

18. Johnson keeps on reminding us that he HATES the First Amendment

[BurnDoubt]

19. Has he ever seen a Trump campaign rally??????????

Now, THAT'S some serious Hate America shit there.
Anyone who says what Holy Mike said there would certainly lie about other things as well.
Is there a special place in Heaven for people who lie for Trump? Did he promise you a Pardon?
Just asking, you Prevaricating Prick.
God-Damned Counterfeit Christer.
Enjoy Hell.

[calimary]

21. Johnson sure seems to have his double talk schtick "perfected".

[BlueWavePsych]

23. Which party is full of hate?

[Paladin]

25. Johnson was more tolerable, back when Jesus was his lord and savior.

Now that trump has taken Christ's place, Johnson is just worthless.

[The Wizard]

26. They deliberately

conflate not worshiping Trump as hate America. This is the language of a cult. If you know any Trump cultists encourage them to seek professional deprogramming.

[Clouds Passing]

27. Who's your daddy, mj? An operation paperclip refugee?

[Hey Joe]

28. I wish someone would ask little Mikey

“How do you like the taste of Trumps ass?”
on camera. I think it a fitting question.
He is trumps butt boy and fluffer, as are the entire cabinet.
Never have I been more ashamed of my country.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

29. Johnson is an asshole

Link to tweet