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Mike Johnson Misattributes Prayer to Thomas Jefferson, Raising Questions

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Mike Johnson Misattributes Prayer to Thomas Jefferson, Raising Questions

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  • Mike Johnson, recently reelected as House Speaker, read a prayer claiming it was from Thomas Jefferson.
  • There is no evidence supporting that Jefferson ever said this prayer, which has been widely debunked.
  • Johnson acknowledged using a prayer he deemed significant, stating it was recited daily by Jefferson during his presidency.
  • The Thomas Jefferson Foundation labeled the quotation as “spurious,” clarifying its true origins.
  • Jefferson, known for advocating separation of church and state, likely would not have publicly presented such a prayer.

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