Mike Johnson first speaker to take C-SPAN calls in over 20 years

Published October 9, 2025 10:49am ET



House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Thursday morning to take calls from viewers, the first in his position to do so in more than 20 years.

Johnson answered calls from Democrats, Republicans, and independents, with a special line open for federal workers. Most of the calls were respectful, and questions stayed along party lines.

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