Op-Ed | American Security

Calm, Reasoned Johnson Puts Elites in Their Place

The Honorable Fred Fleitz January 21, 2026

This article originally appeared in Newsmax on January 21, 2026.


During a historic speech to the UK Parliament Tuesday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a master class on how to deal with Europe's governing elites, many of whom have been making wild claims that the NATO alliance might end because of President Donald Trump's determination to acquire Greenland.

It was a speech in the erudite, classic-liberal style, in which Johnson lowered the temperature while surgically delivering a biting conservative message.

Johnson disarmed the parliament with his calm demeanor, strong support for the U.S.-UK special relationship, and praise for British history and culture.

Read full op-ed in Newsmax. 

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