Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant turmoil when he chose to propose over $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, despite pushback from the hard-right faction of his party. The night before the proposal, he spent hours praying and contemplating the potential fallout. However, less than a year later, he has reversed his position, aligning with former President Trump’s shift towards warmer relations with Russia and public criticism of Ukraine. The evolving political dynamics reflect a broader GOP capitulation, showcasing the influence of Trump's narrative over bipartisan support for Ukraine.
We assumed we were done. I was saying, Well, it's been great. It's been a nice, but short little ride.' We thought we were going home.
Mr. Johnson told his wife he was going to do what he thought was right, regardless of the personal political cost.
The new alignment was on display during an explosive meeting in the Oval Office on Friday in which Mr. Trump berated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
Thanks to President Trump the days of America being taken advantage of and disrespected are OVER, he wrote on social media.
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