Mike Johnson's Misleading Claims on Health Care and Undocumented Immigrants Fact-Checked

Fact Check: Mike Johnson's Biggest Lies About Health Care and Undocumented Immigrants House Speaker Mike Johnson has been making false claims about Democratic leadership's proposal to fund health care for undocumented immigrants, sparking a heated debate in Washington D.C. On October 3, 2025, Johnson appeared on CBS's Face the Nation, where he accused Democrats of wanting to spend $1.5 trillion on health care for "illegal aliens." According to Johnson, this provision is explicitly stated in the Democratic proposal, which can be found on the Speaker's website. However, a fact-check by Acyn revealed that the section Johnson referenced (Section 2141) does not mention funding health care for undocumented immigrants. When confronted with this information, Johnson insisted that his claim was accurate, saying "Yes, it does" explicitly state that Democrats want to fund health care for undocumented immigrants. However, Margaret Brennan, the host of Face the Nation, had already reviewed the text and disagreed, stating "I have looked at that text. It doesn't explicitly say what you are indicating." This is not the first time Johnson has made false claims about Democratic leadership's proposals. In recent weeks, he has been using misleading Republican talking points to blame Democrats for the government shutdown. Background and Context The current government shutdown is a result of a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over funding for various government agencies. While both parties have proposed different solutions, Johnson's claim that Democrats want to fund health care for undocumented immigrants is not supported by evidence. In reality, the Democratic proposal does include provisions for expanding access to health care for low-income individuals, including those who are undocumented. However, this provision would be implemented through a separate bill, and it would not involve using taxpayer dollars to fund health care for undocumented immigrants. Additional Perspectives Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a leading expert on immigration and health policy, weighed in on the issue, stating "It's unfortunate that Speaker Johnson is spreading misinformation about the Democratic proposal. The truth is that we need to find ways to provide access to health care for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status." Rodriguez emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality, rather than using scapegoating tactics to divide communities. Current Status and Next Developments The government shutdown continues, with no clear resolution in sight. As the debate rages on, it's essential for citizens to stay informed about the facts and not rely on misleading information from politicians. In the meantime, experts like Dr. Rodriguez are urging lawmakers to focus on finding solutions that benefit all Americans, rather than using partisan politics to score points. Sources Acyn: Twitter post, October 5, 2025 CBS News: Face the Nation, October 3, 2025 Speaker.gov: Democratic proposal, Section 2141 Dr. Maria Rodriguez: Expert interview, October 6, 2025 *Reporting by Rollingstone.*