Speaker Mike Johnson, U.S. Congressman representing Louisiana’s 4th district since 2017, used his social media platform this week to highlight Republican support for law enforcement and military personnel, while criticizing Democratic policies regarding police funding.
On May 14, Johnson posted on X: “This Police Week, the contrast couldn’t be more clear. Democrats are determined to DEFUND the police — putting our communities at risk, and turning their backs on the brave men and women who risk their lives for us every day. Republicans will ALWAYS BACK THE BLUE.”
The following day, Johnson addressed legislative priorities related to military funding in a separate post dated May 15: “The FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans, American soldiers, and military families, and represents the beginning of our regular order appropriations process for FY27. Thanks to the”
Later on May 15, he marked Peace Officers Memorial Day with a tribute: “On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, as always, we remember the valor and sacrifice of the brave men and women who laid down their lives in the line of duty to keep our communities safe, and we stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones.
As we reflect on their”
Mike Johnson has represented Louisiana’s 4th District in Congress since replacing John Fleming in 2017. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. Born in Shreveport in 1972, Johnson is currently 51 years old and resides in Benton. He holds both a BA (1995) and JD (1998) from Louisiana State University.
