BREAKING NEWS: Speaker Johnson Castigates Dem-Run Senate After Continuing Resolution Passes House

Speaker Johnson speaks to reporters after the House passed the CR.
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[@mikebuonocore5181]

We need secure elections

[@denisejohnston9862]

You have secure elections.

[@WenBack]

@@denisejohnston9862…no, we don’t.

[@jonhenry8268]

​@WenBack you ever going to prove that ?

[@mattfayne9691]

@@denisejohnston9862 //You have secure elections.// RIIIGGGHHHT...that's just why in 2020 we had the following... -Illegals voting -Felons voting -People caught on security cams stuffing ballot boxes -Found huge boxes and bags of Trump ballots in rivers, ditches, trash cans -Caught poll worker ''on camera'' ripping up Trump ballots -Laws were changed by Democrats to benefit Democrats just before election day, without the legislatures which is ILLEGAL -GOP kicked out of ballot counting centers - ILLEGAL -Cardboard put over windows so no one could see what was going on inside - ILLEGAL -Ballots accepted past the proper date - ILLEGAL Not to mention Biden making up an 800,000 vote loss in PA over night. Defying all mathematically odds which is basically IMPOSSIBLE! And many counties had more votes than there were registered voters!

[@pindapoy1596]

@mikebuonocore5181 Go tell that to the speaker. Wishful thinking achieves NOTHING

[@glenmclendon9209]

God save the Republic .

[@marciabehrens5436]

God has already spared Trump's life twice in a miraculous way, because He has a plan and a purpose for Trump and for the American people!

[@remy333]

@@marciabehrens5436three times.

[@davekearney1944]

​@@marciabehrens5436He saved a famous German guy a lot more times than that. God is not very judgmental.

[@marvinlowe3213]

There is no god in Republican

[@Dee-m7t]

@@glenmclendon9209 God save the 🌎

[@marciemabee4060]

Should have added secure elections to this don't you THINK??????

[@Teresa.Says.It.Here.2]

He tried. The SAVE Act was voted down because no one wanted to take it up at this time.

[@TinaMarie869]

​@@Teresa.Says.It.Here.2so they should have closed the doors of the government! It's not doing anything for the working American people anyway

[@Teresa.Says.It.Here.2]

@@TinaMarie869 I don't know if closing down the government would have saved that act because the Senate apparently wanted the SAVE Act to fail. SOTH was told that it - as I understand - would be DOA in the Senate if that Act was left in the budget bill. The House listened to the Senate and voted against the budget while that Act was attached to the budget.

[@remy333]

@@TinaMarie869this 100%.

[@HappyDinosaurFossils-xf4zw]

​@@TinaMarie869none of you people have a clue about any of this. The "Save Act' has nothing to do with preventing non citizens from voting. It's already illegal. It actually prevents women from voting thet would have to produce birth certificates to prove their name and birthplace because married women have a different last name on their ID. It was just a charade to make it look like Democrats want illegals to vote. The CR first attempt had 12 different bills in one. Straight out of Project 2025. We're done with Donald Trump an anyone associated with him. That's it. Get better informed if you are even an American.

[@junserafin5241]

Hey what about secure elections- why don't you focus on that😮

[@jonhenry8268]

Waiting for the evidence of non secure elections

[@misterguts]

Secure elections - already exist Immigration deal - destroyed by Trump Real progress in the House needs votes from Democrats, Republicans cannot do it alone

[@WokeisaJoke0522]

Cause they’re all on the same team?

[@larryambrose2660]

They are, it is the Democrats that are stopping secure elections from happening.

[@davekearney1944]

Trump has been trying to prove non-secure elections for 4 years now. He has failed miserably.

[@enough-is-enough-is-enough]

AGAIN!! 🤯 They just keep kicking that can a little further down the road. God help us. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kimcissell1905]

Economic collapse is inevitable. 🇺🇸🇨🇳💸🥹🥲

[@GailCarmack]

Because they can't agree on anything amongst themselves.

[@enough-is-enough-is-enough]

@@GailCarmack …because we have a bunch of mealy mouthed career politicians who can’t grow a pair, take responsibility and WORK FOR WE THE PEOPLE!!

[@WenBack]

Grow a pair!

[@calvincosby921]

🤔 a pear ov what?

[@johnf8338]

continue funding for Mayorkas DHS despite being impeached

[@johntoreson1933]

Concentrate on how to stop fraud

[@davekearney1944]

How many more times do you want Trump indicted?? Enough is enough!

[@robertromanofski4206]

What a disappointment, no balls.

[@sherrihogge5054]

What about save act

[@lisabmf58]

No save act

[@sherrihogge5054]

@@lisabmf58 well that's BS!! Democrats trying everything they can!!

[@astridgalactic9336]

The only thing that Cave Man Johnson will save is his own butt from the Left and the Rinos from kicking him out. He's never seen a CR that he didn't secretly love.

[@utkbyuca89]

Not enough support to include SAVE ACT.

[@johnshipps8357]

HOW MUCH WENT ZALENSKI AGAIN NO MORE MONEY FOR ANYONE BUT AMERICANS

[@jonhenry8268]

That money went to American weapons manufacturing. It's sad how ignorant you are of this.

[@TinaMarie869]

​@jonhenry8268 WRONG! it went to buy new houses for the president of Ukraine were have you been under a rock?

[@jonhenry8268]

@@TinaMarie869 prove it, no one else has. Zelinski was in PA this week thanking the workers at some of those factories

[@LectricLetus]

He just bought a house here in Boca Raton, and a Bugatti. ​@@jonhenry8268

[@mcoleman2009]

That money went to Ukraine then back to the Demoncrats. People are stupid if they think this money went to their defense.

[@mattknowles4328]

Same fucking excuses do your jobs you guys should not get paid if you can't do your fucking jobs

[@tonyaburnett1958]

Trump 2024

[@acouncil8254]

Straight to jail

[@larryambrose2660]

@@acouncil8254 Do you mean where the Bidens belong?

[@RollieKid]

​@@acouncil8254👈🤡

[@jereynolds51]

sure go on 6 week vacation and leave us here without a President ... what say you Speaker

[@tonyaburnett1958]

Yeah, protect President Donald Trump 👏 🙌 👍 that's right 💯

[@acouncil8254]

When your people are the ones doing the attacking , outside forces can’t help.

[@TheSignofJonah777]

@@acouncil8254 People didn't try to assassinate hilter for his rhetoric. Don't kid yourself. The dems are calling him a "threat to democracy"

[@danfrompiter]

Protect LAW and ORDER and Constitution from authoritarian dictator wannabe and his personality cult follwers

[@ritavaught3730]

@@acouncil8254what a brainwashed liar

[@OnlyObserving-c6b]

@@acouncil8254Commie rule #1: Blame the other side for what you’re actually doing. Your gaslighting isn’t working. Try again, comrade.

[@steveworosz9734]

He should have shut the government down but, I get it, there is a election coming

[@PPE10210]

If they are allowing illegals to cast votes, we are screwed.

[@misterguts]

No, no, be my guest, please shut down the government.

[@astridgalactic9336]

And then there's Thanksgiving (that none of us can afford anymore). And then there's Christmas and Hanukkah. And then there's New Year's. And then they pass whatever the hardcore left want because nothing ever got done and nothing ever will until the Right sprouts some and learns to push back on the Left.

[@Clayton-m5u]

Shut down and that will get Kamala elected shut it down and then we can watch trump get locked up ​@@misterguts

[@maryc3093]

Not holding my breath that there won’t be an omnibus bill at the end of the year!

[@troycooper8463]

Once again you’ve went backwards

[@garyleetillman6772]

👍 Mike Johnson haven't did anything since he's been speaker constructed

[@ImPrivate-zo1pc]

What You dont know those ppl are extremely intimidated… ciafbiboj they play short ball

[@kenguge5787]

I OWN A 6 FLARAPARTMENT IN WHEELING ILLINOIS MY MORTGAGE JUST WENT UP $1000.00 MORE A MONTH TO BREAK EVEN I HAVE TO RAISE THE RENT $200.00 MORE FOR EACH UNIT. THANKS KAMALAH AND BIDEN

[@johnbagewll2321]

You’d better buckle up. That’s just a drop in the bucket compared to what’s coming.

[@Ricketwrecker406]

You voted demorat. That's what you get

[@calvincosby921]

Don't vote KaHa

[@pamlunsford8546]

We’ll get all of your friends and family together vote Republican all the way down!

[@JenniferRodgers-h3o]

Interest rates just went down so I'm confused how your payment went up. What did YOU do differently? Not judging, just asking a logical question.

[@timwilliams3919]

Blah, Blah, Blah...in December when you pass the Omnibus Spending bill, how do you blame that away? Schumer? President Potato head?

[@frankcarone3769]

trump2024

[@ksusha6222]

Only Trump 🙏 God please protect and select Only him 😊

[@n2thecruz]

Sure 💯Putin suits you too

[@Ricketwrecker406]

Johnson broke weak. He needs to be replaced because he does not EVER get what his party wants.

[@misterguts]

I agree. The Republicans need to vacate Speaker Johnson and pitch the House into a chaotic Speakership battle just weeks before the election.

[@sherryberlin8572]

He's weak

[@se7en6two]

For a man who said he was against passing CRs, there sure has been quite a few passed. Again Johnson shows he has no spine.

[@kassygendron3022]

Yup.....and Trump said that they should NOT NOT NOT DO A CR!!!!

[@MichaelRusso-k9j]

More and More people are waking up & I feel that Donald J. Trump will be elected in November.

[@ValerieDunbar-bm6ru]

Keep on dreaming, trump will never be elected again...

[@monawilliams6180]

I Pray your right! Trump 24🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@socialdistancejusticewarri8533]

He will win the election. The vote count will be another story. 😉

[@joannlewis3559]

As God would have.

[@ValerieDunbar-bm6ru]

@@MichaelRusso-k9j Keep on dreaming..

[@shun506]

Bought and paid for

[@goldie5678-pb2fg]

No kidding.

[@joanjarrette8691]

Yep, Miss Green spoke up about this so called Christian man who voted for abortion right up to date baby was to be born..

[@helenerickson2195]

Go Speaker Johnson. God bless you. Trump & Vance 2024 🇺🇸

[@annelamont3819]

No more money for wars listen to we the people 🙏🙏🙏

[@tobylaing9932]

Wat a joke.zero spine

[@markmcconnell604]

We need one of the 3 women as a speaker, mace, green, and luna. They have bigger balls than this waste. Screwthe dems, screw their CRs and how they play. Why can't wecall their bluff a d screw them.

[@dogeatdog-l1q]

I agree 1000%.

[@DRDROP-fj4bo]

Neutered chiwahwa"s all bark no bite. Disgrace to masculinity.

[@sherryberlin8572]

Green

[@trevormcintosh5564]

Just be glad it wasn't mitch

[@michaeltillotson3711]

"Their CR"? REPUBLICANS control the house. They passed only 5 of the 12 bills needed. Then he wants to blame the senate for not looking at the 40% job they did

[@surfer1927]

Summary YOU BLINKED Bow your head in Shame😤😵‍💫

[@kenshippey5098]

Y'all need to start paying down debt. Reduce the government. There are no pensions for those who retire. They made enough money being in Congress that long.

[@JoeBlow-i4w]

Spending like drunken sailors.

[@maverick4462]

Well Mike, we like results, an so far we haven't seen any. An f__k zalinsky! Trump 2024!!

[@ShirleyLawrence-jx4vp]

He need to do something about stopping illegals to vote. Stop illegals from voting. What on earth is Mike Johnson doing about illegals voting. I did not hear he say anything about preventing illegals from voting. Republicans need a good house speaker

[@helenerickson2195]

I wish you could be the speaker. The problem is I can't trust you.

[@pindapoy1596]

@ShirleyLawrence-jx4vp As expected the uniparty speaker gave in. The Dems won this round and voting will be free for all.

[@jonhenry8268]

No evidence illegals are voting

[@scytaleghola5969]

How many "illegals" do you think are voting? You've heard of the Heritage Foundation, right? They are a right-wing think tank. They keep a detailed database of all known voter fraud for the last coupe of decades. They only have evidence that 24 "illegals" tried to vote in federal elections over the last 20 years. All 24 were caught, BTW. Of course, if you have evidence that it is happening at much higher rates, I suggest you share that evidence with the Heritage Foundation so they can get their numbers right...There are a sh*t ton of Republicans that put a sh*t ton of faith in the data from the Heritage Foundation.

[@lildebra7941]

He did speak of the illegals voting go back and listen to it.

[@janetmcdonald2795]

God bless you Mr.Johnson.

[@n2thecruz]

Trump is the god for booth of you

[@alz-l3y]

TAKE NAMES.

[@Jeanne-Fox]

I see a snake 🐍🐍🐍🤬‼️

[@elsieschmaltz6754]

This is a good guy and is honest and is doing the best they can .The senate have to make up their minds or ????????????????

[@rickfincher1421]

Vote republican across the board 👍

[@pissyjo1213]

Only if you can name one thing they have done for us.

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Yes. Trump is worthy of ultimate Protection. Today and Tomorrow. Thankful for what is only RIGHT. God Bless and Protect Trump, 😊😇our people, our nation. Amen.

[@davekearney1944]

God blessed us in 2020. I don't think anything has changed his mind during this campaign.

[@annawallace9779]

Please make sure when you vote you cast your vote for Republicans only we have got to get the house and the senate. This is very important to our country.

[@mytebetme]

Don't forget that the house has also sent out some "strongly worded letters!"

[@davecollins6792]

Yeah you did all that and what has changed? I'll wait ✋️ 🙂

[@AB.a.3194]

Why doesn't he do anything besides talk?

[@MatthewMoller-gj1ht]

Excellent Speaker Johnson!!!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@josephsmolensky2587]

👎🏻 shut down government❗ stand for something or fall for anything ❗ 2:16

[@carianin5293]

They're waiting on that one world gov't.

[@KristyBrandsgaard]

They are cowards

[@misterguts]

I agree. The GOP should shut down the government six weeks before the election, and wait for newly elected Democrats to set things right when they take over in 2025.

[@tammyscott3706]

Power of the purse Mikey!! You have the power but refuse to use it!!! Spineless jellyfish!!

[@yobronx9185]

A jelly donut for a jelly fish

[@brentevje5939]

You have been on vacation You come back and do the same thing you always do kick the can c down the road

[@helenerickson2195]

Don't cry baby. Cry out loud to your master.

[@kassygendron3022]

I CANT STAND MIKE. We need a NEW SPEAKER. HE SUCKS

[@helenerickson2195]

@@kassygendron3022Too bad I can not help you.

[@guitarmusicislife]

Trump 2024🎉😊🇺🇲

[@JannieSharp]

The American Dream is a vote for Trump 🇺🇸 Vance 🇺🇸 2024

[@stylesngrace]

you SAY many things and then turn around and favor the demons.. you are no longer believable.

[@pindapoy1596]

@stylesngrace His words mean nothing. Shame on him.

[@stylesngrace]

@@pindapoy1596 exactly.

[@pindapoy1596]

@@stylesngrace Remamber a few months ago: No money to Ukraine unless some other condition was fulfilled The bill gave Ukr the money (60Billions I believe) and nothing else happened. Who ever wanted such a weak (or corrupt) system? And nobody in high places says anything

[@kassygendron3022]

I can not stand this speaker!!!!

[@elsieschmaltz6754]

Prayers PREACHERS and give us strength and direction and the way , amens ...etc.

[@finn3408]

Vote Red in every election

[@coachjamiehuey2269]

Beta Male Mike 🤨

[@pindapoy1596]

@coachjamiehuey2269 Less than beta. Just despicable.

[@danhutcheson7977]

And STILL....no voter I.D.....sure Mikey.....go vote yourself another raise....and take another vacation.....we might not notice...( eye's rolling)

[@rickturner3227]

❤❤❤Mike ❤❤❤ STAY STRONG !!

[@roddecker1900]

👍

[@lildebra7941]

Trump/Vance 2024 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@n2thecruz]

🇷🇺🇷🇺Trump&Vance 🇷🇺🇷🇺already CAPITULATED w/no single shot😂😂😂 Silly leftward MAGA as it is🤮

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

Did you say SECURE Elections... Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.... you gotta be kidding me. That wouldn't be fair, would it...?

[@cashaeleatemla]

Johnson's measure would have funded the government for six months but also included the SAVE Act, a bill backed by GOP leadership and former President Donald Trump that would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. Democrats said the legislation is a non-starter, noting it is already illegal for non-citizens to cast a ballot in federal elections. Johnson was set to try to pass the funding plan last week but pulled it from the floor because he didn't have the votes.

[@denisejohnston9862]

Yes but when a women’s identification after marriage does not match her birth certificate is she allowed to vote.

[@pindapoy1596]

@cashaeleatemla So now we have the bill passed WITHOUT the Save Act. The argument that it is illegal for non citizens to vote and that is sufficient is totally dumb and unreal. It is illegal to steal so no theft happens. It is illegal to sell liquor to minors so that does not happen. People don't get it and that is why we are where we are.

[@michaeltillotson3711]

​@pindapoy1596 so, would passing more laws about minors drinking stop them from getting it?

[@pindapoy1596]

@@michaeltillotson3711 NO; it is not about passing more or new laws. It is about enforcing the existing laws. Controlling voter ID in regards to citizenship is not a new law, it is a verification that the law against non citizen vote is actually put in practice and that no delinquents are trying to cheat.

[@michaeltillotson3711]

@pindapoy1596 which was not your original point that I replied to. And we are literally discussing passing a new federal law. So saying it isn't about passing more or new is directly false. Maybe think first and write second next time. Also, which state in the nation doesn't require proof of citizenship to register to vote?

[@g.s.8588]

Speaker Johnson is WEAK…MISSED OPPORTUNITY BIG TIME!

[@Rebel-Unit]

It's simple, VOTE TRUMP OR you lose. ✝️🇺🇸💪⚡️

[@melberry7611]

I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR A SITTING REPUBLICAN AGAIN! Damn you all for caving in to Democrats.

[@misterguts]

Democrats do basically run the House. That's the only way Speaker Johnson can get spending bills passed.

[@ecobasetech4558]

What? Your statement is confusing....

[@Cindy-gu3jv]

Why havent you pushed to fix the border? Our government is a joke.

[@DaTooch_e]

Trump doesn't want it fixed. He wants to campaign on it.

[@michaelreiter503]

Johnson, I’ll throw a flower your way… between Senate, divided Congress, NOBODY in the White House… you are sitting in the compromise hot seat of the Nation right now. Hold as best you can 🙏🇺🇸 Help is on the way…

[@meilankuo2220]

Mike Johnson👎👎👎

[@1gr8scot1]

Back stabbing.

[@nedrust]

Didn't Johnson sign a pledge with his son about castigation?

[@TheBirdandEagle]

He sounds like he convinced himself?

[@acouncil8254]

But no one else.

[@TingKurting]

Thank you Speaker Johnson

[@lelandwhitehouse7477]

Johnson is wothless, shut it down !

[@johntoreson1933]

How are you gonna prevent fraud?

[@KMC597]

Once again betrayed by the speaker

[@KeepItReal33]

Exactly

[@jereynolds51]

i agree betrayed

[@paulheffron4836]

Once we get Trump back things will be a lot easier for the speaker. He's got a tough job dealing with Democrats.

[@thomasjames2352]

Tough job or not , johnson has failed to hold the line seversl times now.

[@KMC597]

@@paulheffron4836 - how do they expect to get Trump back if they can’t pash legislation on election integrity??!!!! We all know what is coming, they are telling us that they will never allow him to take office.

[@TayLinton-hx9ov]

They could pass a bill to help but they won't

[@TonyStark-xr2om]

Nothing but bots here.

[@IzabellaKolas]

YOU SHOULD OF CLOSE THE GOV FOR SEVERAL DAYS TO INDICATE TO DEMS THAT YOU MEAN BUSINESS AND THAT ILLEGALS SHOULDNT VOTE! YOU WERENT HARD ENOUGH AND ITS NOT GOOD FOR AMERICA! WHAT WE DONT NEED IS A SNOOTH TALKER WE NEED THE STRONG ACTIONS!!!

[@ginaj617]

Bye Mike …. I think you’ve done quite enough.

[@toddcavness1622]

To protect President Trump? Why in the hell is Concress even having debates about this? Take all off Bidens Secret Security. He never wakes up and leaves the White House.

[@robertestrada434]

We’ve worked very hard and after two years have accomplished nothing. Disgraceful.

[@michaeld9682]

Mike is swamp

[@gerwyntiberius1918]

Stop these idiotic continuing resolutions. You're all paid to work. Make a damn budget and balance it. Should be refusing any bills and stop all government funding until Trump is reelected in Nov.

[@ronaldheflen7629]

Mike johnson..I hope that you and family sllat save too....with our open borbers and crime out control....just at WA which dead lie most of Oregon now.

[@lizhorton5333]

I’m a new citizen from Canada voting TRUMP❤thank you Speaker Johnson for fighting for important causes like secure border, energy independence, fighting crime and creating a strong economy for all.

[@badlyniceness2315]

Mike thinks Jesus,The Nazarene,is going to give him a pass.Nah…we all on the same hook..Cya in h*ll…Mikie.

[@derrickforbes1893]

Apparently they are already found thousands of copied duplicates of mail in ballets.

[@loneranger4616]

What about the would be Assassin's and the Democrat Treasonous Traitors ! That's who is behind the Big T trys

[@RobertKinne-lh8wn]

What about the voters act bill. You blew it again just resign .just resign give us a Christmas present an don't come back. Just resign

[@ivalivengood6379]

Not my fault, his fault....just keep kicking that can.

[@dontcaresaveit1862]

Mike Johnson is spineless he needs to go. Trump deserves better !!!

[@gje5656]

Very disappointed Mike Johnson can I get the deal done that's all he kept saying for 2 weeks

[@grackers7921]

Feckless. You screwed our chances at having a secure election.

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

How?

[@pindapoy1596]

@grackers7921 What did you expect. He is a uniparty member and votes Dem all the time Speak softly and carry a big stick translated for him is: Speak tough and lower your pants.

[@kassygendron3022]

Yep.....he is TERRIBLE. He is a joke..

[@rayjay848]

If the Senate didn’t pass any bills, then the budget = $0

[@topflighttire.]

The world is burning but the government needs funded thats what really matters send them home

[@finn3408]

Yes sir you are doing good work. Keep it up sir.

[@Kathy-u8b]

What about the SAVE ACT?

[@surfer1927]

Not Buying the talking points 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markcharbonneau9061]

Traitor!!!

[@shun506]

Spinless

[@DianaMayberry-w8i]

So.... who is going to prison? Let me guess.. Not a democrat. Pin it on Trump.

[@acouncil8254]

This is what cowards do.

[@OnlyObserving-c6b]

@@acouncil8254 Yes, cowards pin stuff on Trump. Thank you for your astute observation, comrade.

[@Joaopereira-dh3dw]

Wanna be trump state media