Speaker Mike Johnson was swiftly fact checked by CBS News host Margaret Brennan as he lamented the emptiness of Washington DC.

Johnson appeared on CBS News’ Face the Nation Sunday, and spoke about the government shutdown after five days of inactivity.

When he complained about how quiet his workplace was, however, Brennan was quick to remind him that the GOP was responsible for sending his colleagues home.

As Brennan welcomed Johnson from Capitol Hill to kick off the segment, she jokingly asked: “Anyone up there to negotiate with?”

Johnson had situated himself not in a private office but in a large, empty upper foyer of the building, and was quick to make his loneliness known.

“There’s not, Margaret. Good morning. Good to hear your voice. It’s kind of quiet around here. It has been for

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