Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, was abruptly fired from his role by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, prompting concerns from some members about President-elect Donald Trump's approach to intervening in Congressional affairs.
Johnson sent shockwaves around Capitol Hill when he decided to oust Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio — a staunch NATO supporter who has aggressively pushed for U.S. aid to Ukraine — as chair of the House Intelligence Committee and replace him with Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., a conservative who voted against the most recent Ukraine aid package.
Donald Trump had hinted he didn’t want flags at half-staff on his inauguration day. Johnson’s granted his wish, at least for the U.S. Capitol.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to shake up leadership on the House Intelligence Committee sent shockwaves throughout the panel and beyond, fueling concerns on both sides of the aisle
The House speaker said President Joe Biden will be remembered for a "wide-open border" and "the skyrocketing cost of living."
Trump has complained about the flags being at half-staff "for the first time ever during an Inauguration of a future President."
The House speaker has reportedly bowed to Donald Trump in deciding to remove Mike Turner from his committee leadership spot.
When Speaker Mike Johnson summarily fired House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner this week, everyone assumed it was about Donald Trump. Actually, it was about power — not the incoming president’s, but Johnson’s.
Trump’s influence has been apparent over the past week as the Republican Party, corporate America, and much of the international order have fallen into line behind him.
A contingent of Columbiana County officials and GOP faithful plan to make the trek to Washington, D.C. for the Donald J. Trump inauguration and activities leading up to Monday’s big event. To say they’re looking forward to it is an understatement.