'Desperation': Internet abuzz as Mike Johnson appears to point at Trump when referring to 'hardened criminals'

The internet had diverse responses to the viral clip that emerged on X
In a viral video, Speaker Mike Johnson (left) is seen to be pointing at Donald Trump while talking about 'hardened criminals' (US House, The White House)
In a viral video, Speaker Mike Johnson (left) is seen to be pointing at Donald Trump while talking about 'hardened criminals' (US House, The White House)

WASHINGTON, DC: During a press conference at Trump’s residence in Mar-a-Lago on Friday, April 12, House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared to allude to former President Donald Trump when discussing "hardened criminals," according to Ok Magazine.

As per a video shared on social media platform X by a user @harryjsisson, Johnson said, "Everybody from around the world to come here, including hardened criminals." It can be seen in the video that when he said "hardened criminals," he pointed toward Trump who was standing behind him.

Mike Johnson appears to point at Trump when referring to 'hardened criminals'

The 10-second clip which was shared on X had a caption, "HAHAHAHA: Mike Johnson POINTED at Donald Trump when he said 'hardened criminals' today during their press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Mike Johnson finally tells the truth about something???"



 

Significantly, as Trump gears up for yet another trial regarding indictments, Johnson made a conspicuous hand gesture. Trump is set to appear in court on Monday, April 15, concerning allegations that he paid hush money to Stormy Daniels, whom he alleged was his mistress, in 2016.

(Getty Images)
Trump is scheduled to appear in court on April 15 about his allegations that he paid hush money to Stormy Daniels, his claimed mistress, in 2016 (Getty Images)

Moreover, Trump also made fun of the judges, who are involved in his legal battles, during a post on Truth Social. He posted, "Who is the WORST, most EVIL and most CORRUPT JUDGE? Would it be Judge Arthur Engoron, Judge Lewis Kaplan or, could it be that my current New York disaster, Judge Juan Merchan, is the WORST?" 



 

He added, "They are all from violent crime (without retribution!) filled New York, are really bad Judges, are extraordinarily conflicted and unfair, and most obviously to all, suffer from a rare but very lethal disease, TDS, commonly known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."

Internet abuzz as Mike Johnson points at Trump when referring to 'hardened criminals'

People on the internet appeared to be excited and curious as Mike Johnson reportedly seemed to point at former President Donald Trump when referring to "hardened criminals" during a press conference. Many users shared their views on social media platform X.

A user wrote, "The Lord worked through Moses in mysterious ways," whereas one added, "Desperation".

A person also wrote, "What’s up with Trumps face? Looks like he’s waiting for his denture adhesive to lock in his chompers!!!" [sic]



 



 



 

A user also mentioned, "You know they are terrified and running scared when they have to start reaching for the mundane hand gestures to fabricate a narrative," while one stated, "The prisons are full! Let’s empty them out and fill them with @DNC politicians."



 



 

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