Speaker Mike Johnson, U.S. Congressman representing Louisiana’s 4th district, posted a series of messages on April 15, 2026, highlighting Republican achievements in tax policy and national security legislation.
In a post at 15:03 UTC, Johnson wrote: “The difference between the successes of today and failures of the past is real. Thanks to Republican support of the Working Families Tax Cuts, more of your hard-earned money stays where it belongs — in your pocket.”
Later that day at 17:09 UTC, Johnson referenced an editorial from The New York Post regarding federal surveillance law: “@nypost Editorial Board on the importance of FISA reauthorization: ‘Over the years, [Sec 702] has helped agents thwart numerous terrorist plots; locate Chinese sources of fentanyl precursors; ID foreign hackers and ransom are perps; and foil foreign-based spying, kidnapping'”
At 19:10 UTC, Johnson cited former President Ronald Reagan while celebrating recent tax reductions: “Ronald Reagan used to remind us that ‘Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, and Democrats believe every day is April 15.’ But THIS April 15 brings good news! Because of the extraordinary leadership of Republicans, Americans’ tax rates are permanently reduced for”
Mike Johnson has represented Louisiana’s 4th District in Congress since replacing John Fleming in 2017. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. Born in Shreveport in 1972 and currently residing in Benton, Johnson holds both a BA (1995) and JD (1998) from Louisiana State University.
