Speaker of the House Mike Johnson faced heavy criticism. This is after his recent interview with Mark Levin on Fox News. Many viewers noticed something unusual about his appearance. This was during the interview. Also, social media users quickly pointed out that he seemed to have a “TrumpFace”. This is about former President Donald Trump’s signature tan. Continue reading to learn more about Mike Johnson’s interview.
Johnson’s Interview with Mark Levin
Mike appeared on Life, Liberty & Levin on Saturday. The two discussed various topics. This included the economy and a new spending bill. This bill aimed to prevent a government shutdown until September.
Also, Levin asked Johnson how he managed to unite the Republicans in the House of Representatives. Johnson responded by explaining that it was teamwork. Also, prayer and patience were essential in the process. Moreover, he praised his team and expressed gratitude for Trump’s involvement. Thus, he stated that President Trump is a huge part of this.
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Social Media Reaction
Viewers quickly took to social media to comment on Johnson’s appearance. This was seen during the interview. Many focused on his face. It appeared to have a heavy tan. It seemed to match the shade of Trump’s face. This led to many jokes and mockery on X. Moreover, political commentator Brian Krassenstein shared a short clip of the interview. He mentioned that
Johnson has a “TrumpFace” painted on him.
Also, the criticism showed how the tan looked poorly applied. It failed to blend into the edges of
Johnson’s face. Users called out the obvious use of makeup. They compared it to what they saw on Trump.
Discussion on the Spending Bill
Johnson addressed the recent spending bill during the interview. He explained the challenges his team faced in gathering support from both Republicans and some Democrats. Also, this bill included less funding for healthcare and housing. This caused division among party lines.
Johnson and Republican leaders managed to rally votes despite this. They argued that preventing a government shutdown was more critical than other concerns. Many Democrats reluctantly agreed to support the bill to avoid the risk of a shutdown.
Government Shutdown Concerns
The potential for a government shutdown loomed over the discussions. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, showed the dangers of a shutdown. He warned that it would give Trump the chance to attack Democrats. This was for failing to run the government effectively. Also, he remarked that it would allow DOGE to shift into overdrive. This reference was to Trump and Elon Musk’s interest in destabilizing vital government services.
The House passed the spending bill narrowly. This was a vote of 217-213. Most Republicans supported the measure. Meanwhile, Rep. Thomas Massie was the only Republican to oppose it. Rep. Jared Golden was in favor of the bill from the Democrats.
Senate Approval
The spending bill met a similar fate in the Senate. It passed with a near party-line vote of 54-46. Also, Trump praised Schumer for his efforts. This was in getting Democrats on board with the bill. It would avert the shutdown. He congratulated Schumer on his Truth Social Page. Also, he called his actions courageous.
