Congresswoman Val Hoyle Statement on Newly-Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) shared the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson’s election as House Speaker:
“In today's vote for the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson, a known election denier, opponent of reproductive freedom, and fervent supporter of former President Trump. While many of my Democratic colleagues and I were open to supporting a Republican candidate for Speaker who stood for the core principle of upholding our democracy, Mike Johnson’s record unfortunately represents more of the same: right-wing extremism that will undermine our democracy and distract from the bipartisan work that Congress should be doing for the American people. The House should be led by someone who prioritizes the well-being of all Americans over partisan politics, which is why I proudly voted for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to be Speaker.”
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