"Speaker Johnson Faces Backlash for Endorsing Book Rife with Conspiracy Theories and Homophobic Slurs"
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wrote the foreword and actively promoted a book called "The Revivalist Manifesto" by Scott McKay, which spreads baseless conspiracy theories and includes derogatory homophobic insults. The book promotes unfounded claims such as the "Pizzagate" hoax and implies connections between Chief Justice John Roberts and Jeffrey Epstein. It also defends Joe Rogan from racism charges and disparages poor voters. Johnson's endorsement extends beyond the foreword, as he promoted the book on social media and dedicated a podcast episode to hosting McKay. Johnson's views on homosexuality have come under scrutiny, and his spokesman stated that he strongly disagrees with the passages highlighted in the book. Critics argue that Johnson's promotion of the book raises questions about his judgment.