The Weird and Wacky World of Rep. Mike Johnson: A Fashionista’s Guide

The Strange Tale of Mike Johnson From a Son's Discovery to Unusual Use of 'Accountability' Software

Today’s weirdest Mike Johnson story isn’t even about the son and the porn ‘accountability’ software.

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Oh, boy! Hold onto your Prada bags, fashionistas! We’ve stumbled upon a new gem in the political world – Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Let me tell you, this guy is one weird pile of humanity, and we’re here for it! Prepare yourself for a journey into the strange and wild world of Rep. Johnson.

The Unlikely Father-Son Bonding Activity

Move over, matching mother-daughter outfits, it’s time for some next-level family bonding! Imagine being so close to your child that you become each other’s “accountability partners.” And by accountability, I mean monitoring each other’s web activity, especially when it comes to those ahem explicit websites. I can’t even fathom being a fly on the wall during that negotiation. Talk about an interesting family dynamic!

A Biblical School of Law Gone Wrong

And here’s where things take a truly bizarre turn. Rep. Johnson’s involvement in a “biblical” school of law at Louisiana College is straight out of a surreal fashion nightmare. The school boasted about embracing a “biblical worldview,” but instead, it collapsed before it even had the chance to enroll students. Cue the infighting, financial impropriety, and accreditation hurdles that scared away potential donors. This project was messier than spilled champagne on a couture gown.

From Movie Dreams to PR Nightmares

Hold your fashion shows, folks – it’s about to get even more chaotic. Louisiana College had grandiose plans that included not just a law school but also a medical school and a movie adaptation of “Green Acres.” Yes, you read that right. Our dear Rep. Johnson, as the proposed law school’s dean, embarked on a fundraising campaign with big names like Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal. Sadly, things took a scandalous turn when allegations of sexual harassment against Paul Pressler, whom Johnson wanted to name the law school after, came to light. The drama! The scandal! It’s like a fashion show turned NYFW-level chaos.

The Grubby Realities of Rep. Johnson

Fashionistas, take a deep breath. We’re about to enter the grubby realities Rep. Johnson claims to understand. But let me tell you, this man seems to have no clue. He’s waltzed through an insular world of secrecy and covert hijinks, completely disconnected from the greasy realities of everyday American life. Oh, and just to top it off, he’s got his sights set on our beloved Social Security and Medicare. How dare he mess with our fashion-forward retirement plans!

So, my fashionable friends, strap on your highest heels and brace yourselves for the wild ride that is Rep. Mike Johnson. From father-son web activity monitoring to failed biblical law schools and scandalous fundraising nightmares, he’s a fashionably eccentric character you won’t soon forget. And let’s not forget to keep a close eye on our Social Security and Medicare while we’re at it. Stay fabulous! 💅

About the Author: Charles P. Pierce is the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston and has three children. Find more of his work here.*