Johnson's Past Work with Anti-LGBTQ Groups Comes Under Scrutiny

Mike Johnson worked closely with Exodus International, a group that promoted harmful conversion therapy for LGBTQ individuals, in the 2000s before becoming a politician.

Johnson provided legal advice to Exodus International and partnered with them on the "Day of Truth" event to counter the "Day of Silence" focused on bullying of LGBTQ youth.

Johnson frequently disparaged homosexuality in media appearances, advocating for criminalization of gay sex and blaming it for the fall of Rome.

The "Day of Truth" event promoted by Johnson and Exodus International was aimed at countering acceptance of LGBTQ students and shared information on gay "conversion" efforts.

Johnson worked closely with Alliance Defending Freedom, providing legal advice to Exodus International regarding their ex-gay counseling programs.