Was House Speaker Mike Johnson’s visit to Central New York while campaigning for Republican Rep. Brandon Williams helpful after an explosive reaction to comments about the CHIPS Act?
Speaker Johnson has backtracked after comments suggesting he might support repealing the CHIPS Act, a landmark law credited with attracting semiconductor giant Micron to Central New York.
Johnson later clarified his stance, saying he “fully supports” the act’s goals, but noted concerns about excess regulations within the bill.
Congressman Brandon Williams, standing alongside Johnson at the event, quickly opposed any repeal, citing the act’s importance to his district.
After the rally, Williams said Johnson “apologized profusely” and clarified his support for repatriating chip manufacturing to the U.S. New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed to defend Micron’s historic investment, calling it essential for national security and local economic growth.
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