House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the Conservative Political Action Committee, stating there is little support for new funding bills for Ukraine, which drew boos from attendees. He stressed the importance of Ukraine's presidential elections, which were canceled due to martial law. He discussed the logistical challenges of holding elections with many refugees abroad and active conflict. Johnson advocated for an end to the war and suggested employing mediation to resolve the situation, reflecting a desire for bipartisan cooperation in the U.S. to address international conflicts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that there is no public support for additional funding bills for Ukraine, highlighting a disconnect between lawmakers and their constituents.
During a CPAC discussion, Johnson acknowledged the importance of Ukraine holding presidential elections, especially since they were recently canceled due to martial law.
Johnson indicated that an end to the Ukraine conflict is necessary and suggested that mediation efforts should be prioritized for America’s interest.
He mentioned the complex logistics in organizing elections in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and large-scale displacement of the population.
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