who is benny johnson

Benny Johnson is an American right-wing political commentator, podcaster, and social media personality known for his conservative viewpoints. Born on May 27, 1987, he has contributed to various conservative media outlets including Breitbart News, TheBlaze, National Review, and The Daily Caller. He has also worked for Turning Point USA and hosted shows on Newsmax TV. Benny Johnson runs multiple YouTube channels and hosts a podcast called "The Benny Show," with a large following across platforms like YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. His career has been marked by controversy, including multiple incidents of plagiarism that caused him to be fired from BuzzFeed and suspended at the Independent Journal Review. Johnson has been linked to promoting conspiracy theories and misinformation and was notably invited by the Trump White House to occupy the "new media seat" at a press briefing, a sign of his influence in right-wing digital media. However, some of his claims, such as personal experiences with violent crime and arson at his home, have been found to be false based on police records. Despite controversies, Johnson has built a significant presence as a viral political content creator, producing numerous videos and podcasts daily, and remains a prominent figure in conservative media circles.