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In this Queer News Tonight segment, we delve into the history of Louisiana’s Representative, Mike Johnson, who has recently been voted into the Speaker of the House position. This relatively unknown political figure has a controversial past that includes advocating and embracing gay conversion therapy, shaming high school students for supporting LGBTQ+ rights, and working for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Johnson’s history includes not certifying the Biden election, suggesting false stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people, and advocating for the recriminalization of sexual acts between consenting LGBTQ+ adults. Join us as we explore the background of the Speaker of the House, who is now 3rd in line to be President, and examine his anti-LGBTQ stance.