Jen Psaki: The new House speaker is a wolf in a suit

Mike Johnson isn't Jim Jordan, but he may be more dangerous [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, October 28, 2023 [The dangers of a wolf in a suit jacket]( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( On Wednesday, the [House finally elected a new speaker.]( After multiple failed attempts, the [House GOP picked a relatively unknown guy]( who cleared a pretty low bar: He wears a suit, seems competent and [once]( [started]( a “civility caucus” with Rep. Charlie Crist. A conservative, but a pretty nonthreatening one. Seems OK, right? Not so much. Most Americans might not be able to pick Mike Johnson out of a lineup, but in reality he’s far from benign. Johnson is [a true Trump believer](. He was an [architect in the House of Trump’s attempt]( to overturn the 2020 election, and served as one of the former president's impeachment lawyers. He is opposed to any form of abortion access. He once supported criminalizing gay sex. [Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.](//link.msnbc.com/click/33176683.77443/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL2luc2lkZS13aXRoLWplbi1wc2FraS9oaWxsYXJ5LWNsaW50b24tamVuLXBzYWtpLWludGVydmlldy1yY25hMTExNDU1P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjMxMDI4JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914Be16cad47And tune into “Inside with Jen Psaki” Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, and Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [Joe Biden]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [Biden's comments about casualty figures in Gaza were a disgrace]( Biden says that we have 'no notion' of Palestinian deaths in Gaza. That's wrong — and reckless. [Read more.]( [Mark Robinson]( [JA'HAN JONES]( Right-wing 'star' Mark Robinson is in hot water over Facebook posts — again](//link.msnbc.com/click/33176683.77443/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL3JhY2hlbC1tYWRkb3ctc2hvdy9tYWRkb3dibG9nL25ldy15b3JrLWhvdXNlLXJlcHVibGljYW5zLWZvcmNlLXZvdGUtZXhwZWxsaW5nLXNhbnRvcy1yY25hMTIyNDU0P2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjMxMDI4JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B39c209d0 North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, who’s running for governor, appears to have posted comments quoting Hitler and minimizing the Holocaust. [Read more.]( [Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton ]( [EARLE J. FISHER]( [Tennessee GOP appears willing to punish children to own the libs — and the feds]( To steer Tennessee toward a brighter future, it is imperative that we reject this destructive path. [Read more.]( [Trump]( [BOBBY KOGAN]( [How George W. Bush and Donald Trump broke America's tax system]( The U.S. economy has a revenue problem. Blame Trump and George W. Bush. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [WATCH]( [Officials: Maine shooting suspect found dead]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( ['Chickens are coming home to roost': Ivanka Trump ordered to testify against her father]( [ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR]( [Near-total internet, cellular blackout hits Gaza]( WATCH]( [Colorado secretary of state discusses Trump's 'deafening' silence on state lawsuit]( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] Today, House Democratic Leader, Representative Hakeem Jeffries, joins Al Sharpton to discuss Representative Mike Johnson being elected as the new House speaker, and what comes next as another government shutdown deadline approaches. Watch PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, today at 5 p.m. ET on MSNBC.   Tomorrow, MSNBC Films presents “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis,” the latest installment of “The Turning Point” documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. The film tells the story of the migrants flown to the New England island, the community that took them in, and the Florida governor behind it all. Watch “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis,” tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   This weekend on MSNBC SATURDAY - MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show” at 8am ET: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)… Michael Cohen - MSNBC’s “SYMONE” at 4pm ET: Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) - MSNBC’s “American Voices with Alicia Menendez” at 6pm ET: Isa Conroy… Huma Abedin… Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.)… Kate Davis… David Heilbroner SUNDAY - MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show” at 9am ET: Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.)… Dennis Ross - MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” at 12pm ET: Fmr. Director of the CIA John Brennan - MSNBC Film’s “Martha’s Vineyard versus DeSantis” at 10pm ET *Subject to change   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)