Mike Johnson Reacts to Gavin Newsom Criticizing Louisiana Crime Rates

Mike Johnson Has Awkward Response When Newsom Points Out Louisiana Murder Rate Is Worse Than California

Mike Johnson got a bit awkward when asked about the crime rate in his home state of Louisiana. While appearing on Fox News Friday, host Dana Perino brought up Gavin Newsom’s latest comments that Trump should deploy troops to states like Johnson’s Louisiana because their crime rates are worse than those in California. Johnson tried to explain the work they’ve done in his hometown but ended up walking it back a bit. “Gavin Newsom will do anything …

Speaker Johnson Fumbles On Fox News When Confronted About State’s High Crime Rate: It’s Coming Down ‘Gradually’

Fox News anchor Dana Perino asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Friday to respond to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) jabbing his state’s crime rate. Perino first asked the speaker about President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in DC. “Can you get a bill to pass that would provide more funding to continue the National Guard presence in D.C.?” she asked. “Listen, I’m all for it. I told the president yesterday morning we talke…

'Word salad': Gavin Newsom torches Mike Johnson for dodging question on crime in own state

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ripped into House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) Friday following the GOP leader’s appearance on Fox News where he failed to directly address claims that his own state’s murder rate was far higher than California’s amid his support for President Donald Trump’s federal takeo...

Mike Johnson Has Awkward Response When Newsom Points Out Louisiana ...

Mike Johnson Flails on Fox When Reminded of His State’s Crime Stats

He deflected as fast as humanly possible.

Mike Johnson reacts to Gavin Newsom criticizing Louisiana crime rates

The House speaker blasted the California governor, who said that Louisiana has a higher crime rate than California.