Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

In a recent town hall discussion, Speaker Mike Johnson claimed that the frustrated constituents attending Republican meetings were paid protestors. This comment came during a contentious week for GOP members facing backlash over federal layoffs. Despite his assertion, Johnson could not provide evidence to substantiate his claim when questioned by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. The town halls, marked by dissent over cuts proposed by President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, were met with skepticism by constituents—something that he attempted to downplay without solid grounds.

COLLINS: One Republican acknowledged they were his constituents. JOHNSON: Uh, one Republican acknowledged they were constituents. That's fantastic. Ok, but they had Democrats come and fill the seats early, all right?

JOHNSON: Many of them were. I don't know. COLLINS: One Republican acknowledged they were his constituents. JOHNSON: Uh, one Republican acknowledged they were constituents.

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