Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson accidentally said that the Republican Party has "defended" Nazi ideology, leading to criticism and mockery. Johnson made the remark while discussing the government's shutdown and the Republican Party's principles. The comment quickly drew attention and comparisons to past public speaking mistakes by other politicians.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Johnson accidentally said Republicans have "defended" Nazi ideology.
- The comment was made during discussions about the government's shutdown.
- The government shutdown is affecting U.S. citizens.
- The House passed a spending bill last month, but it stalled in the Senate.
- Critics compared Johnson's mistake to a previous comment by Senator Ted Cruz.
- The incident received attention online and was labeled as a gaffe.
