# Mike Johnson Fact Check

> Mike Johnson did not warn Republicans Democrats would target 'the rest of you who have committed crimes'.
- Title: Mike Johnson Fact Check · Lead Stories | Shortify
- Summary: Mike Johnson did not warn Republicans Democrats would target 'the rest of you who have committed crimes'.
- Keywords: mike johnson, republicans, democrats, midterms, house speaker, faith and freedom coalition, c-span, fact check, Lead Stories
- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/11/fact-check-mike-johnson-did-not-warn-republicans-democrats-will-go-after-the-rest-of-you-who-have-committed-crimes.html
- Published: 2026-11-03T19:41:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike johnson, republicans, democrats, midterms, house speaker, faith and freedom coalition, c-span, fact check, news
## Claim Misinterpreted
A post on X claimed Mike Johnson warned Democrats would target 'the rest of you who have committed crimes' if Republicans lost midterms.

> Mike Johnson: 'If we lose the midterms, the Democrats will go after the president's family, the cabinet, his donors, friends, and the rest of you who have committed crimes.' It's my biggest wish. And you? VOTE
## Video Clarifies
Johnson's video shows he warned Republicans Democrats would target Trump associates but not those who committed crimes.

> If we were to lose the midterms, heaven forbid, these Democrats, y'all impeachment's not even the big concern. They will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body and they will go after the president's family, the cabinet, his donors and friends, half of you in this room will be targeted.
## Event Details
Johnson made remarks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference on June 26, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Mike Johnson warned Republicans Democrats would target Trump associates but not those who committed crimes.