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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s Wife Dishes on His Work Habits and Teen Son’s Embarrassment
Washington D.C. – In a recent interview, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson offered a glimpse into his demanding work schedule, revealing he hasn’t taken a vacation in two years and even works on Christmas Day. However, it was his wife, Kelly Johnson, who provided some particularly candid – and at times humorous – insights into the Speaker’s personal life and family dynamics.
During a joint appearance, Mike Johnson casually mentioned his lack of downtime, stating, “I haven’t had a vacation day in two years! I haven’t been off in two years, literally.”
When Kelly playfully interjected, “Maybe Christmas Day?” he quickly corrected her, explaining he’s still “taking calls from members with their drama” even during the holiday.
Kelly Johnson also shed light on her husband’s time management skills, or perhaps lack thereof. When asked what Mike struggles with most, she admitted, “He overestimates his ability to get things done, and underestimates maybe how much time it will take.”
She elaborated on this tendency, saying, “He’ll say, ‘I should be able to do this in 30 minutes!’ and then here we are two hours later and it’s like, yeah, no.'”
While she didn’t provide specific examples, her comments painted a picture of a dedicated but perhaps overly optimistic individual.
Beyond his professional demands, the interview touched upon the everyday challenges of family life, including a relatable teenage dilemma. Mike Johnson, who has held the esteemed position of Speaker of the U.S.
House of Representatives since 2023, recently started helping with school drop-offs. However, his 15-year-old son, apparently not a fan of the limelight, requests to be dropped off a block away from school.
“Of course, it’s in a motorcade, so I have to drop him off a block away from school,” Mike explained. Kelly quickly clarified the reason behind their son’s request: “Because he gets embarrassed, having that much attention drawn to him.” It seems even the Speaker of the House isn’t immune to the classic teenage desire for a little less parental visibility.