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Speaker Mike Johnson was requested why he wouldn't work with Biden on the border, and he responded by saying he would speak with Trump.
Johnson was requested on CBS, “Why wouldn't you do this with the powers that you’ve? And I believe this query comes round to Donald Trump, who has stated, if this invoice doesn't move, if immigration isn't addressed, blame me. It is a quote from him. How typically do you speak? When was the final time you talked to Donald Trump on this challenge?
The Speaker replied, “I speak to the previous President typically.” I imagine he would be the subsequent president. I'm glad we've now accomplished that course of, and also you're going to have a Trump versus Biden contest once more.
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Reporter: Why gained't you’re employed with President Biden to safe the border? I believe it's as a result of Trump advised you to not do it
Johnson: I speak to Trump typically pic.twitter.com/ZJs92w67M3
– Biden-Harris Headquarters (@BidenHQ) 7 March 2024
Speaker Johnson's response was an admission that he’s nothing greater than just a little non secular puppet for Donald Trump. Trump is working the present with a dysfunctional and paralyzed Home majority. Johnson is nothing greater than an empty swimsuit who takes orders from his boss.
Home Republicans' openness to admitting that Trump is working their present is a political reward to Democrats. If Biden and the Democrats select to run in opposition to Home Republicans, they’re working in opposition to Donald Trump.
There are a lot of methods to argue to the American folks that rejecting Trumpism is greatest for the nation, and probably the greatest methods is to point out America what authorities within the Home would seem like if Donald Trump grew to become president. They might have forgotten.
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