The pro-Ukraine minority in the House GOP have taken several blows as the majority party reconfigures its committees and chairmanships for the new Congress.
Rep. Mike Turner last year warned of a “national security threat” in what some Republicans considered a political ruse.
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.
In choosing Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has tapped a veteran conservative with “America First” leanings to steer one of the
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday abruptly removed Ohio Republican Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, saying it was time for a “fresh start” during the new Congress. Turner later told CBS the shakeup came due to “concerns from Mar-a-Lago.
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson provides the latest evidence of a changing posture more favorable to Russia under Donald Trump.
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A lifelong resident of Southwest Ohio, Mike Turner has served as Ohio’s congressman from the 10th District for over ten years, and another ten years before that in a redefined district. He practiced law in Dayton for over 17 years and served as Mayor of the City of Dayton for eight years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner who had been a strong defender of NATO and aid for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday selected Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, elevating the veteran panel member to the role after he removed Rep. Mike