Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump, Calls Putin a 'Threat to America,' Warns of New Axis Forming on President's Watch [View all]

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Source: Daily Boulder

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) publicly distanced himself from President Donald Trump on Sunday, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “threat to America” and warning of a dangerous new alliance forming between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—what he described as a “new Axis” of hostile nations.

In an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Johnson firmly stated, “I think Vladimir Putin is an old-school communist, a former KGB agent, and he’s not to be trusted and he is dangerous.” He added that these nations, including Russia, are aligning against the U.S. and that the situation under Trump’s watch could lead to severe consequences. “Let’s be crystal clear about that,” Johnson emphasized.

Johnson’s remarks followed a heated exchange in the Oval Office on Friday, where Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vice President Vance clashed over U.S. support for Ukraine. Trump has been calling for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, but his warming relationship with Putin has raised concerns among some Republicans. Trump’s comments on Truth Social, accusing Zelensky of not being ready for peace, further spotlighted the growing divide between him and other members of his party.

While Trump has tried to play the role of a peacemaker, Johnson made it clear that he does not agree with Trump’s approach, especially regarding Putin. He expressed skepticism about relying on Putin’s promises, stating, “You have to have both parties at the table. To do that, you have to negotiate with both parties, and there has to be a willingness on both sides to bring it to an end.” Johnson underscored that Putin’s past actions show he is a threat to the U.S. and that America must be cautious in trusting him.

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