Mike Johnson condemns threats to U.S. representatives

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced in an email Wednesday that his incoming administration has received threats.

The threats some of Trump's Cabinet nominees and appointees received were described as "unAmerican threats."

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[HangoutByTheSea]

Well said. Stop the violence with justice.

[Laura-rtzu]

Thank you for stating it needs to be stopped.

[lesterstandfill]

It needs to be stopped. It needs to be investigated. It needs to be prosecuted.

[rayon]

Rightly said .❤ God bless you and your day Sir❤

[srileysr]

Thank you Mr Speaker. Very well said! God bless you

[christophermmclean]

Thank you Mister Speaker: we Appreciate you as well.

[bettynichols]

This is heartbreaking!! What is going on??!!!

[maryannconmy]

Prayers for all of you. Prayers you catch the person or persons threatening the safety of any human being.

[ofeliazavala]

IT'S ABOUT TIME TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT THEY CAN'T GET AWAY WITH AMERICAN THREATS !! 😮

[AnneOfNYS]

This is a truly appropriate way of speaking about the despicable. Thank you for your strong clarity, Mr. Speaker!

[CindyLea-ck]

Come Lord Jesus put an end to all this destruction in the USA. 🇺🇸 I am praying these people to give their life’s to the Lord Jesus.

[NormalSano]

GOD BLESS AMERICA... AMEN ❤🙏❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[WayneCribb]

This is uncalled for no matter who it is ! Our country is to great to have this happen. God Bless America!

[stevehebert]

Dear Lord Jesus please keep us safe from internal tyranny

[bellyisis]

That’s what happens when parents don’t teach respect & the proper way to treat one another

[catherinebrown]

Yes you do need to investigate this and and hold them responsible, then tell the public the truth

[heatherwilkins]

Sending prayers and angels too support of leaders. ❤❤

[petepless]

They should get lengthy prison sentences, not slap on the wrist sentences. If people would get punished all these crimes would lessen.

[traceythomas]

Yes indeed this is terrible thank you speaker of the house

[thereseajones]

We are All Standing Americans ! Respect each Other!!