Adam Kinzinger Says Mike Johnson Lacks ‘Political Acumen’ To Pass Ukraine Aid Bill
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Russia’s war in Ukraine hit its two-year mark this weekend.
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) on Monday said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) “doesn’t have the political acumen” to pass a bill allowing the transfer of more U.S. aid to Ukraine to the House floor amid resistance from the right wing of his party.
The $95 billion bill in question, which has already cleared the Senate, would also provide weapons to Israel and Taiwan and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Kinzinger told CNN’s “The Source” he’s privately heard that Johnson “in his heart” would call for a vote on the legislation if he felt he was in a position to do so almost immediately. Johnson, however, appears concerned that pushing the legislation forward would threaten his speakership.
“The problem is he doesn’t have the political acumen apparently to be able to just put it on the floor and say ‘you know what, Freedom Caucus? You guys want to try to vacate the chair? Fine, do it,’” Kinzinger said. “And then he can cut a deal with the Democrats to save him if necessary.”
Kinzinger added that other GOP House members should do more to encourage Johnson to act.
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