House Speaker Mike Johnson's Uncommon 'Covenant Marriage' Puts Spotlight On His Conservative Values

Newly appointed House Speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), is a participant in a “covenant marriage,” a type of marital arrangement that makes obtaining a divorce more challenging compared to the standard American legal process.
Johnson, the fourth Republican selected for the Speaker’s role following Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) ousting, is an evangelical Christian. He is a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage and has supported legislation similar to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law.