Investigating Rumor About Mike Johnson and His Son
In 2025, a meme circulated on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and Facebook, alleging that Republican U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson described himself and his son as "abstinence partners."
Details of the Meme
The meme featured an image of Johnson with text claiming that he and his son monitor each other's urination habits to resist "the temptation of the sin of masturbation." It further alleged that they hold each other's genitals while urinating to avoid being "tempted by the sins of their own flesh," framing this as part of their partnership for abstinence.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson admits that he and his son monitor one another's urination habits to prevent each other from the "temptation of the sin of masturbation." He claims they go as far as holding each other's genitals while urinating to avoid being "tempted by the sins of their own flesh" as each other's "abstinence partners."
Fact-Checking and Response
Fact-checkers at Snopes found no evidence supporting any public statement by Johnson about monitoring urination habits, physical contact to avoid temptation, or identifying as abstinence partners with his son. Johnson's office was contacted for comment, and updates will be provided if a response is received.
Origin of the Claim
The meme appears to reference a story from early November 2023 related to Johnson’s use of an anti-porn app, which gained attention following his election as Speaker of the House in late October 2023.
One social media user expressed disbelief, stating, "I knew he was weird, but this is unbelievable."
Summary
This circulating meme about Mike Johnson and his son is unfounded and lacks verifiable evidence, stemming from a misunderstood or distorted 2023 story.
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