Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited 'concerns from Mar-a-Lago,' which Mike Johnson denied.
Washington — Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing 'concerns from Mar-a-Lago.' Turner also confirmed Friday night that he had been removed from the committee entirely. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, denied that the decision came from President-elect Donald Trump .
'He was not quick to bend the knee,' he said, calling Turner's removal 'a huge blow to our ability to do oversight.' Turner did not address his removal in a statement issued by his office. 'I'm very proud to have served on the House Intelligence Committee and as its chairman. There are great members on the Committee, and I'm honored to have served with them,' he said.
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