House Speaker Mike Johnson Talks Gun Laws, Biden’s ‘Failed Presidency’ in First Interview

Mike Johnson gave his first official interview after being sworn in as the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives.

Newly elected Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks in the House chamber after his election at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Oct. 25, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Mike Johnson (R-La.) gave his first official interview on Oct. 26 after being sworn in as the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives, ending weeks of turmoil.

Mr. Johnson, a previously little-known Louisiana Republican, was chosen by House Republicans in the wake of the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House speaker earlier this month, earning all 220 votes from Republicans who cast a ballot on the floor.