Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) slammed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for his ‘desperate’ call for a televised debate on the Democrat shutdown. On Monday, minority leader Jeffries wrote to Johnson to challenge him to a debate on the House floor “any day this week.” He wants the debate to be broadcast live “to the American people.” Johnson shot down the suggestion, calling the move a “publicity stunt.” Johnson spoke to reporters following his remarks regarding the shutdown. Watch: Today I summarized for America the very simple facts about the Democrat shutdown. Not a single one of them can refute the evidence I’ve presented here. pic.twitter.com/t8bdqBhoaP — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 6, 2025 Following Johnson’s comments, a reporter asked, “Jeffries challenged you to…
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