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Maryam Khanum

Mike Johnson Falsely Attributes Public Prayer to Thomas Jefferson, Falsely Claims It Was Recited Daily During His Presidency

Johnson, who has served as Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2023, was re-elected to that post on Friday. Following his re-election, he recited something which he referred to as Thomas Jefferson's Prayer for the Nation. (Credit: Getty Images)

After being re-elected, Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson falsely attributed a prayer he recited to Thomas Jefferson, even incorrectly claiming that the lower house of Congress recited the prayer daily during Jefferson's presidency.

Johnson, who has served as Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2023, was re-elected to that post on Friday. Following his re-election, he recited something which he referred to as Thomas Jefferson's Prayer for the Nation, reported 11 Alive.

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