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Mike Johnson: “It is unlawful to impede the operations of law enforcement.”

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

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Published February 1, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:02

But you don't think kicking a tail light amounts to something that's punishable by death? Of course not. No. And that was a separate circumstance. But the point Is it. Is It is unlawful to impede the operations of law enforcement. And it sets up a dangerous situation when people do that. But do you have 100% confidence in Kristi Noem, Mr. Speaker? I do have confidence in Kristi Noemi. (07:02–07:06)

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