Mike Johnson actually said...

Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.

Context

Johnson defends Trump's unilateral military action as necessary due to urgent threats.

06/21/2025

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