Stephen Colbert was impressed by the fact that the new speaker received a unanimous vote from all 220 House Republicans who were present. Via the Daily Beast:
“Finally,” said Colbert. “A man who appeals to all factions of the Republican party: the MAGA faithful, the social conservatives, the white nationalists, and the horny Beetlejuice goblins.”
The fresh appointment puts Johnson second in line to the presidency, Colbert explained, “prompting news outlets to triumphantly proclaim: ‘Who is Rep. Mike Johnson?,’ ‘Who is Mike Johnson?,’ ‘Who is Speaker Nominee Mike Johnson?,’ and ‘5 Secrets to Reduce Belly Fat. Also, Who the Hell is Mike Johnson?’”
“So he’s a little innocuous,” Colbert continued. “He’s just another white guy in a suit with glasses.” Which sounded awfully familiar to the host, who also happens to be just another white guy in a suit with glasses. When he asked for Johnson’s photo to be brought up again, Colbert was momentarily taken aback: “Am I Mike Johnson?”
