Speaker Mike Johnson condemns Democratic Socialists at Iowa Christian gathering

By: Kadin Luhmann

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, said Iowa is at the forefront in a “battle for basic principles” Friday, warning against Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterm elections at the 15th Annual Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines.

According to the Family Leader website, the event is a gathering for “Christians committed to transforming culture through God’s design for the family, church, government and more.”

Johnson said there are …

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