House Speaker Mike Johnson Distances Himself from Trump's Controversial Military Address at Quantico

Oct 03, 2025 05:42 pm CST

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced public pressure from Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean to address President Donald Trump's controversial remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over Trump's unconventional approach to military leadership and political protocol, where he told military leaders they could lose their rank if they disagreed with him, raising concerns about civil-military relations.