The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson—probably the worst speaker in American history—shut down the House early this week before its five-week vacation. He wants to avoid holding votes on releasing the Epstein files that reportedly include, among other notables, President Donald J. Trump.

This is the latest valet service provided by a spineless Johnson, a Trump toady, whose groveling has no known boundaries. Imagine Johnson, a lawyer, took an oath to uphold the Constitution yet has no interest in safeguarding the independence of the congressional branch of our government.

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago

It's only spineless if he actually wants the files released but is crumbling under pressure. I suspect he doesn't want them released.

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    [–] 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    It makes one wonder what dirt they have on Johnson.

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    [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Looks like the last little bit of his soul being drained straight out of him.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Ugh, so we have to deal with the controversy for another five weeks.

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