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How outlets cover Johnson · Dec 2, 2025
Mike Johnson Comments on Trump's Slur About Tim Walz
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Lead article · USA Today · CENTERMike Johnson says Trump's R-word comment 'not the word I would choose'ARTICLES
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump’s use of a slur for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was “not the word I would choose,” while suggesting Trump reacted to alleged fraud in Minnesota. Walz condemned Trump’s language and remarks about the state’s Somali community.
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USA TodayDEC 2 · 2:45 PM ET
Mike Johnson says Trump's R-word comment 'not the word I would choose'Johnson said he would not have chosen Trump's word but suggested the president reacted spontaneously to reports of fraud.CRED 80BAL 65 PORTRAYS JOHNSON: CRITICALUSA TODAY STORYUSA TODAY · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWSUNRATED · 1 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM
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