New House Speaker Mike Johnson faces questions over efforts to overturn 2020 election

On his second day on the job, new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to dodge questions about his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Democrats are concerned Johnson could make a similar attempt in 2024. Nikole Killion reports.

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[pholland]

Working across the isle is what got McCarty canned

[hjdhcxo]

Damn y'all everyone doesn't have to agree on every single thing. Get on with the the biz of America.

[getsunset]

This guy won't last as the house speaker. Period!

[mikewallace]

Mollie Hemingway wrote the book . But many here would refuse to look at the facts inside. We are now at war with ourselves. I am at war with two of my sisters now. There seems to be no way to be civil with them .

[chrisfegan]

Of course they would attack him. God speed sir. We need someone like you

[jimwebser]

Jack Smith will probably indict him for simply declaring his Christian beliefs.

[philhand]

Ahhh, CBS...THAT'S why the reporter sounded kinda hokey...

[richardeddy]

You think Jordan is bad this guy is worse

[MichaelValouch-pbss]

I would answer the press with " You don't have any say in what I do. "

[randywilson]

I wonder if Jack Smith will indict Johnson for his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election 🗳

[rainjade]

Just listening to the report make me think this is the right choice!!

[unclerobby]

State facts and evidence, ignorant Humans I mean Democrats get mean and hateful displaying Full Ignorance.

[johnwinslow]

I know at least ten Mike Johnsons

Not much name recognition

[corrineanders]

He doesn't have to tell them anything

[ssttarryeyes]

Why should he answer those questions? Biden's whole term has been unanswered.

[dandan]

So mich negativity even before he starts

[Jensen]

Democrats questioned President Trumps win in 2016. My what a short memory they have.

[dennisflesner]

Omg-at it all ready! How about the Americans?an learn how to run the country.

[TrulyJefferson]

Leave it to the propaganda media not to skip a beat in trying to keep the people divided. I am neither Republican nor Democrat. I listened to Mike Johnson's address to Congress. It was eloquent, heartfelt, and amazingly on target for how the people of this nation feel. I kept wondering where they have kept this man hidden all this time. This is the perfect person for the times we find ourselves in and I support him 100%.

[jgarner]

There's also nothing in the Constitution that says you CAN'T have an abortion either...