House speaker’s Christian nationalist ties spark first amendment fears Mike Johnson’s links to key leaders prompts alarm he might try to erode elements of constitution on separation of church and state The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2023
Mike Johnson is scarier than TikTokers By calling America "dark," "depraved," and "irredeemable," the GOP speaker may as well be citing Al Qaeda's leader Salon · Nov 21, 2023
Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe The Louisiana Republican has deep ties to evangelical leaders, including pastors who hold anti-democratic views and helped fuel the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a battle for God to save America. WEKU · Nov 15, 2023
How the Big Lie poison keeps spreading Reason and truth will never defeat the Big Lie — its supporters are waging a religious war against democracy Salon · Sep 16, 2022
Mastriano prays for MAGA to seize power During the taped pre-Jan.6 prayer, Mastriano pleads with God to help leaders "rise up with boldness" Salon · Sep 10, 2022
Trump-backed Pennsylvania GOP candidate prayed for MAGA to ‘seize the power’ on Jan. 6 Mastriano is now Trump’s preferred candidate for governor in Pennsylvania The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022