Speaker Mike Johnson Labels Putin a 'Dangerous' and 'Untrustworthy' Leader

Johnson's remarks highlight a divide with President Trump, who has expressed confidence in Putin's ability to honor peace agreements.

House Speaker Mike Johnson called Russian President Vladimir Putin 'dangerous' and 'not to be trusted' during an interview on CNN's 'State of the Union.'
Johnson described Putin as a former KGB agent and 'old-school communist' while emphasizing the threat posed by Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea as a 'new Axis powers.'
His comments stand in contrast to President Trump, who recently expressed belief that Putin would honor a peace deal in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were reported following a heated Oval Office meeting on U.S. support for Ukraine's war effort.
Trump has advocated for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, criticizing Zelensky on social media for allegedly leveraging U.S. involvement to gain negotiation advantages.