House Republicans will pass Ukraine aid after backing down on border demand
House Republicans shifting stance on Ukraine aid over border security concerns, facing potential challenges from far-right.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
House Republican leadership has shifted their stance on providing further aid to Ukraine without border security considerations. Speaker Mike Johnson announced at a retreat that funding for Ukraine and Israel would be addressed separately in the coming weeks, without the previous insistence on immigration reform or border security first. This marks a change from the December demand linking Ukraine funding to border security laws. The opposition to such legislation is seen as influenced by Donald Trump. The reversal in approach indicates potential challenges from the far right within the party. Member Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to bring a vote to remove Johnson if a bill to fund Ukraine was presented. Johnson may face a tough political battle, especially considering the narrow majority the GOP holds in the House.