Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has reportedly removed Republican Congressman Mike Turner from his position as the chair of the powerful House Intelligence Committee. The move, attributed to 'concerns from Mar-a-Lago,' suggests a potential shift in policy direction aligning with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has reportedly removed Republican Congress man Mike Turner from his position as the chair of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, according to multiple news outlets. Newsweek reached out to Johnson's office for comment on Wednesday evening. The House Intelligence Committee plays a crucial role in overseeing U.S. military matters and the American intelligence community. Turner, a vocal proponent of continued U.S.
aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, has held the committee chairmanship since 2023. Johnson's reported decision to remove Turner could signal a shift in policy direction, potentially aligning the House with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has suggested his reluctance to continue supporting Ukraine.The news of Turner's removal was first reported by Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman on X, formerly known as Twitter, who stated that Johnson had 'decided to remove' Turner as House Intelligence Committee chair. The information was swiftly confirmed by several other prominent news sources, including NewsNation, CNN, Axios, and Politico. At the time of publication, neither Johnson nor Turner had publicly addressed the matter. CNN Capitol Hill reporter Annie Grayer described the development on X as 'a big shakeup.' CBS News foreign affairs correspondent and Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan stated on X that she had spoken with Turner, who confirmed his removal by Speaker Johnson. Brennan added that Johnson cited 'concerns from Mar-a-Lago' as the reason for the decision. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) responded to the news on X, expressing his concern, stating that it 'just sends a shiver down my spine.'Conservative influencer Nick Sortor celebrated the news on X, claiming that President Trump 'PERSONALLY requested' Mike Johnson to remove 'RINO' Mike Turner from his powerful position. Sortor further stated that this action signifies the removal of individuals who might hinder Trump's agenda. Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald offered a contrasting perspective on X, characterizing Mike Turner as a 'complete servant to the US Security State and intelligence community' while expressing hope that his replacement would not be worse. Political scientist Norman Ornstein remained cautious on X, stating that he would reserve judgment on Johnson's decision until the committee's new chair is appointed. However, Ornstein remarked that one individual undoubtedly pleased by Turner's removal is Vladimir Putin. Looking ahead, Johnson must appoint a new leader for the House Intelligence Committee to fill the vacancy created by Turner's departure. Although there is no specified timeline, it is anticipated that Johnson may aim to complete this appointment by or around January 20, the start of Trump's second term. Turner, who has served on the committee since 2015, will be ineligible to continue serving on the panel due to a House rule limiting members to eight years of participation. However, this rule does not apply to committee chairs
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