House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to return to negotiations with gratitude or step aside for someone else to lead Ukraine in order to pursue a peace deal negotiated by the U.S. This statement followed a public spat between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Zelenskyy during a visit to Washington to finalize a deal over Ukraine’s mineral wealth. Trump and Vance urged Zelenskyy to show gratitude for U.S. support and negotiate for peace. Zelenskyy sought security guarantees in the mineral rights agreement, a demand that Johnson argued was already included in the deal. He emphasized that the agreement would benefit both countries economically and provide security for Ukraine.
Johnson also discussed the budget reconciliation bill passed by House Republicans, which includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. He clarified that Medicaid funding would not be impacted by the bill, and the intention is to review the country’s expenditures to improve fiscal responsibility. Additionally, House Republicans aim to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts without affecting benefits for eligible recipients.
The conversation also touched on Elon Musk’s claims about Social Security fraud, waste, and abuse. Johnson stated that he had discussed the issue with Musk, who is working to identify potential inefficiencies in the system. Johnson believes there is a moral responsibility to address fraud and abuse in social programs, highlighting the importance of ensuring these programs are run effectively.
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