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Speaker Johnson Calls No Kings Protest 'Hate America Rally'

1/1/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the No Kings protest at the National Mall a "hate America rally" tied to "the pro-Hamas wing" and "antifa".
Democrats defended the protest as peaceful.
Rep. Tom Emmer echoed Johnson's view.
Emmer said the rally would prolong the government shutdown.
Jon Favreau countered that the first No Kings protest was peaceful and that participants love America.

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Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the No Kings protest at the National Mall a "hate America rally" tied to "the pro-Hamas wing" and "antifa".
Democrats defended the protest as peaceful.
Rep. Tom Emmer echoed Johnson's view.
Emmer said the rally would prolong the government shutdown.
Jon Favreau countered that the first No Kings protest was peaceful and that participants love America.