Staff Reports
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stood his ground after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating his stance that the House will not provide any aid to Ukraine without a border security and immigration package. Johnson is not budging on this, folks. He’s like a bulldog with a bone, and he won’t let go.
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Despite the White House’s pleas for Congress to pass a supplemental that includes over $60 billion for Ukraine, Johnson is standing firm, refusing to pass any aid without border security legislation. He’s not buying into the Biden administration’s request for billions of dollars without proper oversight or a clear strategy. No sir, Johnson wants answers, and he wants them now.
During a press briefing after his meeting with Zelensky, Johnson made it clear that he’s still got Ukraine’s back. But he’s not willing to hand over the moolah without guarantees that Ukraine will emerge victorious. Johnson’s not about to throw money into a bottomless pit, and he’s demanding a “clear articulation of the strategy to allow Ukraine to win” from the White House. And guess what? He’s not getting it.
In a bold move, Johnson and his fellow House Republicans have declared that they won’t greenlight any aid to Ukraine until there’s a major overhaul at the border. They want what they’ve been promised: transformative change. It’s like they’re saying, “You show us the border security, and then we’ll talk about the aid.”
As it stands, with talks at a standstill in the Senate, any hopes for a border security package would have to sit on the back burner until next year. Translation: Ukraine won’t be seeing any extra cash coming their way this year to help them fend off Russia.
So, there you have it, folks. The battle lines have been drawn, and Johnson is standing firm. He’s like the gatekeeper of the nation’s piggy bank, and he’s not about to let Ukraine or the border get a penny until he sees some serious changes and guarantees. The drama continues, but for now, Johnson’s not budging.
