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House Speaker Johnson Strives for Ukraine Aid Amid GOP Opposition

Mike Johnson faces internal challenges and seeks innovative funding solutions for critical military assistance to Ukraine.

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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference with House Republican leadership on February 29, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is advocating for further military assistance for Ukraine, facing opposition within his own party.
  • Johnson has proposed innovative funding methods for Ukraine aid, including using seized Russian oligarch assets and loans.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens Johnson with a motion to vacate over the Ukraine aid bill, revealing internal GOP tensions.
  • Johnson seeks a compromise to expedite Ukraine aid amid concerns over delays affecting the war effort.
  • The aid package faces uncertainty, with Johnson's leadership and the GOP's internal dynamics at play.