Sen. Johnson: Nothing Racial About Comments

The transcript discusses Senator Johnson's controversial comments regarding the January 6th Capitol riot. Johnson expressed no concern for the rioters but suggested he might have been worried if the protesters were from Black Lives Matter or Antifa. He denied any racial intent in his comments. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Johnson reiterated his stance, emphasizing that violent protests are not tied to a single ethnicity. He highlighted the casualties and injuries from last year's protests and condemned the lawbreakers of the Capitol riot, despite his previous support for election fraud claims that fueled the unrest.

What was Johnson's main concern if the situation involved Black Lives Matter and Antifa protesters?

• He was worried about the Capitol rioters.

• He feared for his political career.

• He was concerned about potential violence.

• He was worried about media coverage.

How did Johnson describe his comments regarding the Capitol riots?

• As politically charged.

• As racially motivated.

• As completely innocuous.

• As misunderstood by the media.

In his op-ed, what did Johnson emphasize about the protests in Kenosha?

• They were about a single ethnicity.

• They were not about a single ethnicity.

• They were organized by political opponents.

• They were peaceful demonstrations.

What was Johnson's stance on the Capitol riot?

• He supported the rioters.

• He blamed the media for the riot.

• He condemned the lawbreakers.

• He was indifferent to the events.

What role did Johnson play in the events leading up to the Capitol riot?

• He organized the protest.

• He was a vocal supporter of election fraud claims.

• He was a mediator between parties.

• He opposed the election fraud claims.