John Boehner
John Boehner is a former American politician who served as the 51st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Ohio's 8th congressional district for over two decades. Boehner was known for his ability to navigate complex political landscapes and his efforts to unite various factions within the GOP. He was in the news following criticisms directed at the Smithsonian Institution, particularly regarding its controversial art exhibits and the decision to pull a video from the National Portrait Gallery.
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John Boehner is noted for his insights on decency, principle, negotiation, compromise, and statesmanship.
John Boehner, Speaker on decency, principle, negotiation, compromise and statesmanship
Guyana· 2025-12-23John Boehner initially supported the GOP's efforts during the shutdown but later deemed the plan ineffective.
Democrats are winning the shutdown politics. Can they stop now?
United States· 2025-11-02
Then-House Speaker John Boehner admitted in a radio interview that Republicans had thrown in the towel.
Who will blink to end this ‘shutdown?’ How previous lapses endedUnited States· 2025-10-01
Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner noted the importance of the sugar industry in his memoir.
The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Chief Justice Roberts shares how he handled being mistaken for former GOP House leader.
‘I take responsibility’: Biden addresses Trump’s presidential winUnited States· 2025-05-08
Chief Justice Roberts shares how he handled being mistaken for former GOP House leader John Boehner.
‘Shut up and sing’: GOP panelist on planned boycott by ‘Les Mis’ castUnited States· 2025-05-08Chief Justice John Roberts recalled a time when he was mistaken for former GOP House Speaker John Boehner during an event.
Video: Chief Justice Roberts recalls being mistaken for former GOP leaderUnited States· 2025-05-08
John Boehner spoke out against the inclusion of a video at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
What is the Smithsonian Institution and why is it important? | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
