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Johnson claims town hall protesters ‘paid’ by Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed that town hall attendees were all 'paid protesters' during a CNN interview, but he provided no evidence for this assertion.
Republican Representative Mark Alford stated that some protesters at his event could not be his actual constituents, labeling them as 'outside agitators.'
GOP leaders have implied that public disagreement stems from corrupt schemes rather than genuine backlash against their policies.
Historical patterns show that Republicans, including Donald Trump, have previously dismissed protests as orchestrated by 'paid agitators.

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Truthout

Mike Johnson Baselessly Claims Constituents Challenging Republicans at Town Halls Are “Paid Actors”

Following a series of town hall events where angry voters have gone viral for challenging Republican lawmakers, Republicans are moving their town hall events online, where they can pre-select questions — and many are backing away from these events altogether. In a CNN interview with host Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday evening, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (Louisiana) baselessly… Source

3 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Arkansas Times

Slideshow: Protesters pay Rep. French Hill a visit

A well-mannered cluster of protesters gathered at Arkansas 2nd District Congressman French Hill’s Little Rock office Thursday afternoon in hopes of reminding him that his allegiance should be to the country, not the president. The event was an organic one, loosely organized and advertised only by word of mouth and social media posts, participants said. Still, it brought out nearly 100 people.A manager at the Prospect Building on North University…

3 days ago

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Geller Report

Soros Groups Behind Astroturfing Demonstrations at Anti-DOGE Republican Townhalls - Geller Report

Of course Soros is staging anti-DOGE demos. USAID funded Soros.

4 days ago

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Palmer Report

“Speaker” Mike Johnson humiliates himself on live national television

Donate to Democratic candidate Adam Frisch. Donate to Palmer Report. Dear Palmer report readers: we're expanding. Trump and his henchmen are trying to destroy our democracy. We must fight back as aggressively as possible. Help us build Palmer Report into what it needs to be at this crucial time. Click here to donate what you can.Mike Johnson is still Speaker of the House for some reason, even though his skillset and personality are more compati…

4 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Fox 13 now

Violent threats followed DOGE fraud allegations against Granite School District

The Granite School District shared that its offices have received threats of violence against employees after the Department of Government Efficiency made accusations of financial fraud and taxpayer abuse.On Friday, a DOGE social media post claimed the district spent "roughly $86,000" of COVID relief funds for employees to attend a conference in Las Vegas. The district immediately refuted inaccuracies in the claims, adding that the trip had been…

4 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Raw Story

'Enormously paranoid' Mike Johnson called out over town hall conspiracy theories

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was ridiculed by one of his Democratic colleagues on Thursday for going on CNN Wednesday night and telling host Kaitlan Collins that angry voters appearing at town halls have been Democratic activists.That led Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) to openly scoff during an a...

4 days ago·United States

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