"Mike Johnson's Role in Overturning the 2020 Vote and Potential as House Speaker"
Mike Johnson, an obscure Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, played a significant role in the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. He recruited House Republicans to sign a Supreme Court brief challenging the election and voted against certifying the electoral college vote for Joe Biden. Johnson's role is now generating scrutiny as he has been elected speaker of the House, raising concerns about his potential influence on future elections. Experts worry about his involvement in 2024 if Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee again. Johnson's actions have been criticized for undermining democracy and potentially causing a constitutional crisis.
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