House Speaker Mike Johnson recently experienced an awkward moment during a podcast interview with Katie Miller. The episode features Johnson, 53, and his wife, Kelly, 52, discussing various topics. A snippet of the teaser revealed Johnson’s puzzled reaction to a question about country singer Jelly Roll.
Mike Johnson’s Embarrassing Gesture
During the interview, when asked if he knew Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, Johnson scoffed and awkwardly attempted to use a “shaka” hand gesture. His response prompted laughter from Miller and Kelly. Johnson eventually confirmed that he has taken selfies with Jelly Roll after they met at a UFC event at Madison Square Garden.
- Event: UFC fight at Madison Square Garden
- Participants: Mike Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kid Rock, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
- Selfies: Johnson posted selfies with the celebrities after the event.
Further Contentions in Johnson’s Leadership
This podcast episode follows a challenging period for Johnson. He faced significant pressure regarding a vote to release Epstein files, especially after Donald Trump shifted positions on the matter. Additionally, Johnson has been grappling with the fallout from recent election losses for the Republican Party.
After these defeats, he staunchly defended the party’s standing in Congress, stating, “No one should read too much into last night’s election results.” However, tensions continue to run high within the party, highlighted by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement to resign from office in January after ongoing disputes with Johnson and Trump.
Kelly Johnson’s Unique Analogy
In another part of the teaser, Kelly Johnson offered an intriguing analogy, comparing men’s brains to waffles. She stated, “Men’s brains are like waffles. They have little compartments, and men actually have a compartment that has nothing in it.” Her comments received a nod of agreement from Johnson, but the clip ended abruptly, leaving the audience curious about her full point.
This podcast episode, which has had difficulty gaining traction since its launch in August, presents a mixture of humor and tension, reflecting the complexities of Johnson’s role as House Speaker.
