Republican lawmakers booed and told a reporter to shut up when questioned about their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The incident occurred during a press conference with Speaker nominee Mike Johnson. Journalists and media outlets have defended the reporter, criticizing the lawmakers' response. Johnson refused to answer the question and smiled as his colleagues booed. Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina yelled 'Shut up! Shut up!' at the reporter.
An interesting interview from December 2020 with Mike Johnson about his misgivings about the election https://t.co/YIMC5RUnfj
'That's a Ridiculous Question!' House Republican Snaps Back at CNN's Dana Bash on Mike Johnson's Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election https://t.co/uoiCnUymlP
Reporter gets booed for hitting latest GOP speaker nominee with loaded 2020 question "I asked Mike Johnson if he stands by his efforts to try to overturn the 2020 election. Members started boo’ing..." https://t.co/AlM4ctfBzR
‘Why Won’t He Answer?’ Journalists Defend ABC Reporter Heckled by House GOP For Confronting Mike Johnson’s Election Denial https://t.co/oBKu9fvahB
Mike Johnson refused to answer a reporter's question about whether or not he stands by his significant attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Read the latest from @besslevin: https://t.co/NURrTBzHka
'Why Won't He Answer?' Journalists Defend ABC Reporter Heckled by House GOP For Confronting Mike Johnson's Election Denial https://t.co/oBKu9fvahB
House Republican tells reporter to "shut up" for asking Mike Johnson about overturning 2020 election https://t.co/dU0J6eHfRh https://t.co/goa0Cch43t
"Pressed by reporters on Tuesday night about his efforts to overturn the election, Mr. Johnson smiled and shook his head, saying, ‘next question,’ as Republicans beside him booed. ‘Shut up! Shut up!’ yelled Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina.” https://t.co/eXX7LWq9Vb
GOP lawmakers BOO reporter questioning Speaker nominee https://t.co/Q9Rk3rhahN https://t.co/X89nvPNjtD
“Shut Up!” – Republicans Cut Off Reporter for Questioning GOP Speaker-Designate Mike Johnson on His Role in Challenging 2020 Election Results (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/NAKqHxMvIJ
House Republicans execute a heckler’s veto, shouting down a reporter who asks Speaker nominee Johnson “You helped the efforts to overturn the 2020 election...” House Education/Workforce chair Foxx shouts at reporter “shut up.”
When asked by a snarky reporter about why he “helped lead efforts to overturn the 2020 election”, the GOP caucus, led by Speaker-designate @MikeJohnson, told the reporter to shut up. I think I like this guy already 😂 https://t.co/M7VXzPkspC
REPORTER: “You helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election results, do you—” Republican Members of Congress: *Boos* Shut Up https://t.co/GFYRjW8MVp