Speaker Mike Johnson’s getting flashed back to the 5th century! He’s comparing himself to Pope Leo I, who wrote the Tome of Leo, a major theological document. Johnson claims he’s being unfairly attacked for speaking out on issues like same-sex marriage and abortion, likening it to the backlash Pope Leo faced. The comparison’s getting mixed reactions – some are like, “Uh, Speaker Johnson, you’re not exactly defending orthodoxy like Pope Leo was”.
Pope Leo’s Tome was about affirming Christ’s dual nature, a major theological issue back then. Johnson’s references are sparking debate about his understanding of history and theology. Johnson is Catholic and a prominent voice in archconservative politics – this comparison might be him trying to show he’s standing strong for his faith. But critics say it’s a weird flex, and historians are calling it a stretch.
