House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 7. However, this article focuses on the performative nature of politicians, particularly when it comes to using their adopted children of color as props. The author cites examples such as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and his purportedly adopted son Nestor, who was never actually adopted. The article then delves into Rep. Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) claim of having an adopted Black son, Michael, who allegedly helped him understand racism in America. However, no formal adoption process took place, and there is no photographic evidence of Michael in the Johnson family. The author argues that politicians use these faux-adopted children to advance their own agendas while not actually making meaningful changes for people of color. The article concludes by stating that these actions are merely theatrics and that these politicians do not genuinely care about the well-being of marginalized communities.
Matt Gaetz and Mike Johnson: A Non-Story That Fails to Capture Public Attention
