House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of engaging in political stunts during a press conference on Wednesday, as the government shutdown entered its 15th day.

Johnson criticized Democratic members who visited his office Tuesday night, demanding he swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva from Arizona. He said the Democrats "berated a Capitol Police Officer" and "tore down a sign" in his office foyer.

"Last night, they played some games in front of my office," Johnson said. "They berated a Capitol Police Officer, screamed at him. He was just merely standing his post. Shows again, their disdain for law enforcement, as we see all around the country."

Johnson described the incident as part of ongoing "political stunts and antics" by Democrats, saying it demonstrates "their desp

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