New House Speaker Mike Johnson's appeal to 'God,' 'the Bible’ on House floor sparks debate online While conservatives praised Johnson's religiosity, one leftist declared, 'Irrational beliefs should not inspire social policies'

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New Speaker of The House Mike Johnson's invocation of God and the Bible during his appearances following his election has sparked a polarized reaction from social media.

Conservatives on X - the platform formerly known as Twitter –  praised Johnson for wearing his Christianity on his sleeve in his new role, while some liberals claimed that he is offending the "Constitution and the New Testament" with his appeal to God inside the House chamber.

After the GOP congressman’s election as Speaker of the House Wednesday, following weeks of Republican lawmakers being unable to decide on a candidate, Johnson made time for prayer and recognition of the God of his Christian faith.

Speaking to Congress following his election, Johnson declared, "I don’t believe there are any coincidences in a matter like this. I believe that Scripture and the Bible is very clear that God is the one that raises up those in authority. He raised up each of you, all of us. And I believe God has ordained and allowed each one of us to be brought here for this specific moment and this time. This is my belief." See Xs and videos here.

Newsom's China trip reignites rumblings of a 'shadow campaign' as crises multiply on Biden's watch

A House Republican from California told Fox News Digital that Newsom is the 'backup quarterback' for Biden in 2024

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom was in China meeting with CCP President Xi Jinping earlier this week leading many to wonder, including a congressman from his own state, whether he is running a "shadow" campaign for president in case Democrats ultimately look for an alternative to President Biden as crises pile up on his watch at home and abroad.

The California Democrat met with Xi and other Chinese officials as part of a week-long trip he said was aimed at discussing the threat of climate change and "renewing our friendship and reengaging (on) foundational and fundamental issues that will determine our collective faith in the future."

Newsom faced criticism as a result of his trip from people who said that homelessness, crime, and fentanyl are more pressing problems in the Golden State and one GOP congressman spoke both to Fox News Digital and through a social media post to suggest Newsom has the presidency on his mind via a "shadow campaign." See video here.

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