Democrat Confronts Speaker Johnson Over Trump's Racist AI Video Amid Government Shutdown Talks

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced multiple confrontations from Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean regarding President Donald Trump's recent actions and comments. Dean called out Johnson for not condemning a racist AI-generated video posted by Trump that mocked Democratic leaders, which Johnson dismissed as "not my style" but did not explicitly denounce. Trump also drew criticism for suggesting that U.S. cities be used as military training grounds during a speech to top military officials, a comment Johnson declined to directly address when questioned on live television. The exchanges highlighted deep partisan tensions amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations and concerns over Trump's rhetoric and its impact on U.S. allies and enemies. Johnson defended his role as Speaker, emphasizing his responsibility to represent both parties while often refusing to engage directly with critiques of the president's statements. Democrats continue to press Johnson for stronger leadership and accountability regarding these issues.