The G.O.P. speaker’s proposed conditions for sending a fresh infusion of military assistance to Kyiv are the strongest sign to date that he plans to defy critics in his own party and push through the aid package.
Let’s be clear: Johnson DGAF about Ukraine. Otherwise, it’d be a clean bill without additional, non-related demands.
He and other Republicans have argued that by prohibiting American exports of domestic energy, the administration has in effect increased reliance on Russian gas and indirectly funded President Vladimir V. Putin’s offensive against Ukraine.
Ok, so he’s trying to make it sound related (while also blaming Biden 🙄). Still, I’m gonna need a citation on that, Mr. Johnson (R, LA).
He cited the case of Calcasieu Pass 2, the proposed export terminal in Louisiana.
Let’s be clear: Johnson DGAF about Ukraine. Otherwise, it’d be a clean bill without additional, non-related demands.
Ok, so he’s trying to make it sound related (while also blaming Biden 🙄). Still, I’m gonna need a citation on that, Mr. Johnson (R, LA).
Ah, there’s the pork.
Soooo-eeeee!