Speaker Johnson Bobs and Weaves On C-SPAN Debate With Jeffries -- Says He Won't Show Up Until After Shutdown [View all]
Source: MEDIAite
Oct 15th, 2025, 6:25 pm
On Wednesday, C-SPAN announced that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had both publicly accepted an invitation to make a joint appearance on its Ceasefire program, but a few hours later Johnson made it clear he’s unwilling to show up until the government shutdown is over.
C-SPAN initially shared the news that Johnson and Jeffries would appear on Ceasefire, hosted by Politico White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns, posting a memo that quoted from recent media appearances by both party leaders agreeing to come on the show for a debate.
“C-SPAN stands ready to host this Johnson-Jeffries joint appearance,” the memo stated. “We look forward to providing a forum for a smart, civil, respectful exchange of ideas between both leaders. C-SPAN is currently working with both offices on scheduling.”
However, a few hours later, Johnson put a big condition on his C-SPAN debate with Jeffries: He’s not willing to show up until the shutdown is over.
Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/speaker-johnson-bobs-and-weaves-on-c-span-debate-with-jeffries-says-he-wont-show-up-until-after-shutdown/
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Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries Accept Invitation to Appear Together on C-SPAN.
C-SPAN looks forward to providing a forum for a smart, civil, respectful exchange of ideas between both leaders.
Schedule TBD.
https://static.c-spanvideo.org/files/pressCenter/Speaker+Johnson+and+Leader+Jeffries+Accept+Invitation+to+Appear+Jointly+on+C-SPAN.pdf
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11:38 AM · Oct 15, 2025
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