Critics Zero In After Mike Johnson Flashes A Hand Signal That Feels More Frat House Than Capitol Hill

House Speaker Mike Johnson made an amusingly awkward attempt to seem hip during a live interview, which quickly spiraled into embarrassment. In a recent episode of “The Katie Miller Podcast,” Johnson, 53, and his wife Kelly appeared alongside Katie Miller, spouse of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.During their lengthy 52-minute dialogue, Miller inquired about the coolest event Johnson attended as a politician. Johnson excitedly mentioned a UFC event filled with celebrities like Kid Rock and Elon Musk, then faltered by awkwardly gesturing a Hawaiian “shaka” sign after being asked if he knew the artist Jelly Roll. Social media users criticized his attempts to connect with younger audiences, labeling them as cringeworthy. Despite the backlash, Johnson relished mingling with notable figures at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden, sharing photos on his X account, celebrating his encounters amid the MAGA movement. Though he aims for relatability, his gestures elicited significant online ridicule.