How do you think antiwar activist responded to johnsons speech?

Antiwar activists likely responded to President Johnson's speech with skepticism and outrage. They would have perceived his rhetoric as an attempt to justify the Vietnam War and downplay its human costs, contradicting their calls for peace and diplomacy. Many activists viewed his commitment to military escalation as a betrayal of democratic values and a further entrenchment in a conflict they believed was unjust. Overall, his speech probably intensified their resolve to protest and organize against the war.