Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to remove Representative Michael R. Turner from the House Intelligence Committee signals a shift towards greater alignment with Donald Trump's agenda regarding national security.
Turner, who has been critical of Trump and supportive of Ukraine, reportedly had his ouster requested by Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, highlighting Trump's influence over key congressional decisions.
Johnson denied Trump's involvement in the decision, stating, "This is not a President Trump decision; this is a House decision," while expressing positive regard for Turner.
This shake-up in the Intelligence Committee is indicative of ongoing tensions between traditional Republican conservatism, represented by Turner, and Trump's America First approach.
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