Speaker Johnson Defends ‘Judeo-Christian Tradition’ Amid Attacks on His Faith

House Speaker Mike Johnson has defended the ‘Judeo-Christian tradition’ as key to Western civilization while laying out an optimistic vision for the future.

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

In his first international speech, newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) laid out several key concepts for delivering an “optimistic vision” for the future of America, including drawing on the “Judeo-Christian tradition” that he said has helped guide the “extraordinary heritage” of Western civilization.

Mr. Johnson made the remarks in a virtual speech he gave on Oct. 30 to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship’s inaugural conference in London.