Who is new House Speaker Mike Johnson?

House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was little known to a majority of Americans before his recent appointment as House leader. NBC News Correspondent Sahil Kapur lays out key things to know about the new speaker.

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[kyle]

The mainstream media hates him then I’m all in. Welcome aboard.

[Minkagurl]

Remember, if the MSM doesn't like him, then he's a good guy 👍

[phillyboylaboy]

If msdnc don't like him, he is the right guy. ❤

[watpics]

If nbc speaks badly of him...he must be good!

[GratefulAmerican]

1) Johnson has 7 years in the house? Obama had 4 before being elected president.
2) Many dems denied the 2016 election. Let's talk about that

[haydenhayes]

Good to see we seem to have a proper leader in the house now. Over these last few years, we’ve had nothing but political leaders who act like literal children. Hopefully he can step in and restore some order.

[ronaldolson]

He is more than anyone at NBC can handle!

[johnschultz]

Reporting like that, is why so many of the uninformed, are so hateful towards people who don't agree with them, and their ungodly, ideologies, and behaviors.

[monkey]

It's so sad that a requirement for the speaker of the house is that they must have voted to overturn the 2020 election

[raymnr]

I listened to his speech and I really liked what I heard! He seems focused and determined to do what's best for our country. Well wishes sir.

[randyward]

"He's only been in Congress for about seven years, he's a fresh face."

[kathaleensivils]

Dems are slipping allowing him in!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[gaber]

Lol if the liberal media is smearing Mike Johnson it basically means we have the right guy as Speaker 😂

[drewlittell]

This guy sounds awesome! The more mainstream media hates him the more I like him.

[divebomb]

Finally somebody who can bring a tear to the democrats eyes

[superjlk_]

“LGBT laws” contains like 15 different topics. Please be more specific.

[WhiskeyTom]

This is the best outcome. So happy he got it!🎉

[lucille]

Isn't it amazing how quickly the attacks start! Why not let him have a couple of months as speaker and then at least there might be something legitimate to say. Does he move the business along? Does he treat people with courtesy when they don't agree, even when the REALLY don't agree? Do you trust the mainstream media to accurately report on him? Lots of questions, and a little time could begin to give some answers.

[HARobbJr]

Trashing this man gives me more confidence in him. thanks NBC

[Msb]

He didn’t vote to “overturn” 2020, indeed he voted to correct the election….