Speaker Mike Johnson explained why his 'adopted' Black son is not involved in his public life

Sat, 10/28/2023 - 06:26

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana at a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2022.
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The new right-wing House Speaker Mike Johnson has an adult "adopted" Black son.
He explained why his son has chosen to keep a low profile and stay out of his public life.
Johnson has likened their experience to the one in "The Blind Side," starring Sandra Bullock.

Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the public absence of his "adopted" Black son.

Johnson and his wife took custody of a Black teenager, Michael, 24 years ago and raised him as a son.

However, questions were raised when Michael was conspicuously absent from Johnson's public life, including not appearing in his family portrait on his website.