The Michael Knowles Show EXCLUSIVE: Speaker Johnson on Iran War, Midterms, SAVE AMERICA Act with Michael Knowles
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Mar 12, 2026 
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House and conservative lawmaker focused on legislative priorities, national security, and fiscal policy. He discusses midterm strategy and recruiting candidates. He outlines the scope and timeline for action on Iran. He explains the SAVE America Act, voter ID efforts, and the push for party unity around core conservative principles.
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Why Johnson Is Bullish About The Midterms
- Mike Johnson says midterm success hinges on great candidates, incumbents campaigning their record, and breaking through media bias.
- He cites recruited flip candidates, a fundraising advantage, and promises-made-promises-kept as concrete reasons to be bullish.
Iran Strikes Framed As Limited And Timebound
- Johnson frames the Iran strikes as a limited, calibrated mission that has largely achieved its objective quickly.
- He links rapid action to preventing imminent attacks and expects the oil-price blip to be temporary.
Stick To Core Principles To Preserve Unity
- Johnson advises holding the party together by adhering to seven core conservative principles while compromising on preferences.
- He lists those principles and says unanimity and moving policy to the most conservative achievable point wins votes.