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Mike Johnson: “Before this, it was a literal war zone. This is one of the…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

Speaker Johnson Joins NBC's Meet the Press

Published October 5, 2025 | Video Starts at 08:28

We're much safer. Everyone on your staff could walk from their cars to the studio this morning. Why? Because there are National Guard troops patrolling the streets. Before this, it was a literal war zone. This is one of the most dangerous cities in America. What he's saying is he's the president for law and order. He's restoring the safety of American citizens. (08:28–08:33)

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Asserts that Washington D.C. was previously one of the most dangerous cities in America.

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