(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) House Speaker Mike Johnson’s adopted son, Michael T. James, has recently come into the spotlight after a report by the Daily Mail shed light on the son’s troubled past with law enforcement.
Despite the revelations and leftist backlash aimed at the new speaker, James publicly praised Johnson and his wife, Kelly, for providing him with a stable home at the age of 14.
SOUND UP. “The reality is – and no one can tell me otherwise – my (adopted Black) son Michael had a harder time than my (White) son Jack is going to have simply because of the color of his skin. And that’s a reality.” ~ Speaker Mike Johnson pic.twitter.com/Ki6jMC9LUH
— Don Lewis (@DonLew87) October 27, 2023
In a statement to the Mail, James, now 40 years old, emphasized the important role the Johnsons played in saving his life. “If the Johnsons hadn’t taken me in as a teenager, my life would look very different today,” James expressed. “I would probably be in prison or I might not have made it at all.”
Following his adoption, James obtained his G.E.D. and completed a Jobs Corps program in 2002. He fondly referred to the Johnsons as his parents, the Daily reported.
However, his path took a tumultuous turn after the family relocated to a different city, leading to a series of convictions as detailed by the Mail.
“From 2003 through 2010, James was convicted in Volusia County, Florida, of a series of petty crimes including possession of cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, trespassing, retail theft, possession of a concealed weapon, driving without a license, and violating a restraining order preventing him seeing a 16-year-old girl he was ‘dating’ when he was 23,” the report added.
A source connected to the Speaker’s office revealed that James is currently striving to become a certified nurse assistant. He attributes much of his progress to the guidance provided by the Johnsons.
“I always felt loved like I was a part of their family,” James shared. “They have been there for me when I have been lost and in the deepest valleys, and I know it was hard at times to constantly help someone who didn’t always get it right.”
James continued to express gratitude toward the Johnsons, highlighting the love he has for them. “I thank God all the time for giving them both the strength, patience, and unwavering faith that inspired me to do better and be better. I respect, love, and admire them both.”
In response to the Mail’s report, Johnson extended his unwavering support for James. “Kelly and I have always seen him as one of our own,” he declared. “Despite any mistakes he’s made, we love Michael and are blessed to have him in our family.”
Despite the moving story, the left took at jabs at both Johnson and James, unleashing disturbing vitriol against both.
These are Florida arrests alone for the “adopted” son of Speaker Mike Johnson. Extensive record is an understatement. pic.twitter.com/36FfK8vYJK
— Still Boneless (@still_boneless) November 3, 2023
So Mike Johnson adopted his 14 year old “black son” when he was 25 and unmarried.
Matt Gaetz adopted a 14 year old Cuban immigrant named “Nestor” when he was 30 and unmarried.
Both are powerful Republicans now in the House. Can anyone help me understand what is going on here? pic.twitter.com/jgHWMZ7O6w
— Brian Rosenworcel (@Bowl_of_Worcel) October 27, 2023
“The ‘adopted’ son of new House Speaker Mike Johnson was due to appear in a Los Angeles court Wednesday on charges of running an illegal cannabis business and possessing brass knuckles. Michael Tirrell James’s rap sheet extends back to 2003 and includes a long list of… pic.twitter.com/BXYUGFUXL2
— Dan Lyman (@realdanlyman) November 3, 2023
