House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed questions about Black voters following the Supreme Court's recent decision that limited key protections of the Voting Rights Act.

During an interview with Fox News' Shannon Bream, Johnson stated that congressional district lines must be drawn fairly and cannot be based on race, referencing the court's ruling that struck down a gerrymander in Louisiana.

Critics argue that this Republican-led redistricting effort has disproportionately harmed Black voters, with some calling it a form of political disenfranchisement.

Johnson framed the court ruling and subsequent state map revisions as restoring fairness and certainty to the electoral process, a claim that drew sharp reactions from civil rights advocates.

Commentators on social media described Johnson's phrasing as tone-deaf, noting that his use of the word 'certainty' suggested an intention to limit the influence of Black and brown voters in future elections.

The controversy highlights the ongoing national debate over voting rights, gerrymandering, and how political messaging intersects with racial justice concerns in the United States.