This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," House Speaker Mike Johnson joins to discuss the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma join to talk about the rise of political extremism in the U.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
The following is the transcript of an interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 14, 2025.
