House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) got a swift reminder on social media after he insisted that Republicans are “super excited about the midterms” and claimed “kitchen table issues are going to decide” the outcome.Critics noted how the GOP is currently seriously struggling on that front, with Donald Trump’s polling numbers continuing to sink.Appearing on Fox News, Johnson was upbeat on how a potential Iran deal could benefit Republicans in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, saying it would lead to a drop in the price of gas, groceries and more.“Kitchen table issues are going to decide the midterms,” Johnson predicted, claiming that Republicans have “better candidates” and “a fundraising advantage.”He added, “We’re super excited about the midterms. I’m absolutely convinced that we’re going to grow the majority and we’ll get this done and make history.”Critics on social media, however, argued that currently spiraling grocery bills, fuel costs and affordability pressures ― in stark contrast to what Trump promised to do for Americans ― have already doomed the GOP at the ballot box this November.Ummmm MAGA Mike one problem. You have no idea what the kitchen table issues are. Now if Americans had Ballroom/Reflecting Pool/Arches/Statue Park issues you guys would be all over it.Sooooo STFU!— Kibby 🌊💙 (@kibby11) May 24, 2026That can’t be described as anything other than pure delusion.— 🇺🇸 BLUE VANGUARD 🇺🇸 (@Thomasstjames3) May 24, 2026Favorite "kitchen table issues" in zero households:1. Ballroom 2. Reflecting Pool3. Bombing countries4. Bombing fishing boats5. Threatening Cuba/GreenlandCant wait for the midterms— JHouston (@JHouston73) May 24, 2026They’re not stupid, they’re just gaslighting motherfuckers who think if they keep saying the economy is great even with high prices and inflation killing everyone that they’re moron MAGA voters will believe it. Unfortunately, they’re right.— Tired of GOP Traitors (@Tired_of_GOP_BS) May 24, 2026Excited to get his ass kicked because they have ignored the kitchen table issues? What a moron.— TonyStark616 (@Tony616Stark) May 24, 2026Yes kitchen table issues....like building ballrooms..I remember my parents talking about that all the time when I was growing up https://t.co/3heTYk8MbG— Beth Rakel (@AdamPascalFan) May 24, 2026Kitchen table issues, like a family wondering how much they can get for the kitchen table.— Dave k (@Konjoyan) May 24, 2026I paid $4:59 for gas this week — at COSTCO. He’d better hope the kitchen-table stuff doesn’t decide the election— Martin van Nostrand (@M_vanNostrand) May 24, 2026I didn't realize kitchen table issues included invading Venezuela, bombing Iranian school children, closing the Strait of Hormuz, raising gas and food prices, bankrupting farmers , and the Epstein Files!! Super exciting!!— Jeanette (@beanne123) May 25, 2026People can’t even put food on their kitchen tables and this MAGA lapdog claims to be “super excited” to discuss it. PUHLEASE.— John Rocha (@TheRochaSays) May 24, 2026How about gerrymandering, corruption, nepotism, greed, misinformation, lies, voter suppression, ICE, citizen murders, strained relations with allies, wars, illegal bombings, genocide, Putin...I suspect a few of these will be discussed at the 'kitchen table.'— Kannbell 🇨🇦 (@bellkare) May 24, 2026sorry bro i don’t have food for the kitchen table— Reese’s Pieces (@JackJackington) May 24, 2026Kitchen table issues may come back and bite the republicans in the butt— Kathy Morse 🌻🐸☮️🇬🇱 (@KathyMorse0914) May 24, 2026Kitchen table? Many Americans are working several jobs to afford groceries and gas, electricity...who has time to sit around the kitchen table! They will go out and VOTE the GOP out in between jobs!— Peggy Gabour (@peggy_gabour) May 24, 2026Mike Johnson being super excited about kitchen table issues is hilarious, considering how people can't afford to fill their kitchen cabinets and refrigerators, thanks to his and Trump's war for Israel.But don't worry, cop beaters are about to become millionaires.— Jenn (@JennyinIowa) May 24, 2026