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In reply to the discussion: Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump, Calls Putin a 'Threat to America,' Warns of New Axis Forming on President's Watch [View all]Celerity
(49,630 posts)123. The Daily Boulder isn't a reputable source, nor is it a mainstream source.
Also, you said just now:
As long as the facts can be verified elsewhere, that is what is important.
well...............
The title of your OP, based off The Daily Boulder, says this:
Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump, Calls Putin a 'Threat to America,'
You can search the entire transcript (and watch the full video) and you will not find that quote from Johnson.
https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/sotu/date/2025-03-02/segment/01
The word 'threat' appears once in the whole interview, in a quoting of Murkowski, NOT Johnson. Johnson said she was wrong:
BASH: I want you to listen to what your fellow Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said. She had some pretty harsh words for the strategy and what she witnessed in the Oval Office.
She said -- quote -- "I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but, right now, I'm sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world."
I want you to respond to that. And, also, you just said very clearly that Vladimir Putin and Russia, they are the aggressors. We have not heard that from President Trump recently.
She said -- quote -- "I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but, right now, I'm sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world."
I want you to respond to that. And, also, you just said very clearly that Vladimir Putin and Russia, they are the aggressors. We have not heard that from President Trump recently.
JOHNSON: Well, I think he's been very clear on that. And I think Senator Murkowski's view on this is plainly wrong.
The person who walked away from the table yesterday was President Zelenskyy. I mean, I -- look, I have been involved in a lot of bilateral meetings like this with heads of state and dignitaries. There's a certain protocol to these events.
But for him to act as he did was rather shocking to everyone. I mean, President Zelenskyy, instead of showing gratitude, he interrupted and berated his hosts at a very perilous time for his country. He should have been anxious, I think, to enter into this agreement.
The person who walked away from the table yesterday was President Zelenskyy. I mean, I -- look, I have been involved in a lot of bilateral meetings like this with heads of state and dignitaries. There's a certain protocol to these events.
But for him to act as he did was rather shocking to everyone. I mean, President Zelenskyy, instead of showing gratitude, he interrupted and berated his hosts at a very perilous time for his country. He should have been anxious, I think, to enter into this agreement.
That OP quote:
Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump, Calls Putin a 'Threat to America,'
is NOT a fact that is verified elsewhere, as it did not happen.
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Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump, Calls Putin a 'Threat to America,' Warns of New Axis Forming on President's Watch [View all]
NJCher
Mar 2
OP
If he has the same opinion tomorrow morning, we may be seeing something of value . . .
Journeyman
Mar 2
#2
Regardless, he'll give tRump a standing ovation on Tuesday night. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2
#37
You know he will be getting an angry and threatening phone call from the orange mafia monster by tommorow
kimbutgar
Mar 2
#5
He'd love for Trump and Vance to be impeached (& convicted). Then he'd be president. (n/t)
thesquanderer
Mar 2
#61
I thought I was the only one thinking the end game was Putin taking over the US.
NH Ethylene
Mar 2
#71
Doubt it. Performative BS. Trying to let a little steam out of the pressure cooker. nt
wiggs
Mar 2
#42
Dump might make an exception this time, dispense with the niceties, and go right to the visit
Judi Lynn
Mar 2
#54
Sounds like somebody got a call from defense contractors telling him to keep the money flowing. In this case, that's a
artemisia1
Mar 2
#40
Interesting, sounds contradictory to this: Johnson says Zelenskyy may need to resign
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Mar 2
#45
Putin in not any school of Communist, old or otherwise. Oligarch, kleptocrat, autocrat, dictator...
ToxMarz
Mar 2
#53
Let's hold off on bashing Mikie for a couple of days. This may be significant or just more of the same.
flashman13
Mar 2
#65
Mike Johnson Is A Fascist Turd Gestated In Trump's Septic Bowels And Shat Out Of His Prolapsed Gaping Asshole
MayReasonRule
Mar 4
#132
Speaker Johnson says Zelenskyy may have to resign after fiery Oval Office meeting
Galraedia
Mar 2
#70
Putin will address a joint session of Congress probably later this year and Johnson will clap
dalton99a
Mar 3
#96
Dodgy, stitched-up article from a questionable source. It takes a few snippets of real quotes then falsely frames them.
Celerity
Mar 3
#108
Post 68 did not go into any detail. I gave the entire transcript from the start until they finished discussing Putin and
Celerity
Mar 3
#113
I do not have to 'look deeper' as I have read the entire transcript AND watched the full video, neither of which show
Celerity
Mar 3
#115
It is not thinking error from my end whatsoever. Your OP's article source pushes a false quote and problematic framing.
Celerity
Mar 3
#120
So Trump is not calling the shots. Someone in the background with a lot of money is nt
Quixote1818
Mar 3
#127
This is the POS who said: "The videos you saw of the town halls were for paid protesters...
red dog 1
Mar 3
#129
So Johnson and his religious radicals don't want to convert to Russian Orthodox?
SupportSanity
Mar 4
#131