https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4899357-speaker-johnson-ukraine-zelensky/

Zelensky visited the factory flanked by Pennsylvania Democrats, including Gov. Josh Shapiro (D). It is common for governors to appear at such events in their state. Johnson and Comer, however, said appearing with a political figure who was briefly a contender to serve as Harris’s running mate made the stop political in nature.

  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
    115·
    3 days ago

    Maybe if your caucus didn’t do everything they possibly can to shoot Ukraine in the foot they would be more receptive to including your party. Get fucked Mike, go check on your son’s porn habits you weirdo

  • jonne@infosec.pub
    581·
    3 days ago

    The same guy who invited Netanyahu to Congress, going around the president to do so?

  • fluxion@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    3 days ago

    Meanwhile Trump tries his best to interfere with Ukraine aid and has been since the beginning. Fuck him and the other Putin dick riders in Congress. You get what you deserve.

  • whotookkarl@lemmy.world
    51·
    3 days ago

    He doesn’t give a shit about touring the facility, he’s whining he and his compatriots were justifiably relegated to the kids table because they aren’t serious, responsible adults or politicians. Fuck Mike Johnson.

  • Red_October@lemmy.world
    24·
    3 days ago

    Pissy that the Ambassador didn’t involve Republicans in a tour, while Republicans have been doing everything they can to force the Ambassador’s home country to lose a war of aggression against them.

    Why the fuck WOULD the Ambassador invite Republicans?

    • DarkThoughts@fedia.io
      12·
      3 days ago

      It’s really hard not to think / conclude that. Even looking past different political ideologies.

    • bradorsomething@ttrpg.network
      9·
      3 days ago

      Very unlikely. Personally compromised by russia, possible. Close to people compromised by russia and thus his decisions are effected by russian interests, I’d say almost probably but not quite to the 90% threshold.

  • Makeitstop@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    3 days ago

    Meanwhile Russia’s spraying the country with a firehose of lies, and illegally funneling money in to influence the election. IIRC Johnson got a hefty campaign donation from Russia, which he had to return when it was noticed.

    But no, this is clearly the real outrage. Just because he didn’t endorse any politician or party and didn’t appear with any presidential candidate doesn’t mean that this wasn’t obviously election interference. Just look what he’s doing, reminding people that Ukraine exists and shaking hands with American workers who build the shells that are helping to save his country. What could be more sinister?

    For real though, the pro-Putin wing is desperate to spin this story because it clearly shows how full of shit they are when they bitch about spending money on Ukraine instead of keeping it in the US. Supporting Ukraine isn’t just good for upholding the international order, safeguarding allies, and degrading Russia’s capabilities for remarkably little cost, but it’s also supporting domestic manufacturing jobs.

    • Vanon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      Mike is barely in control of his party, just ignored them and Donnie by “funding the government” (what a controversy!) and is probably about to lose his job (either by his party, or by election). Zelenskyy should not pay this stunt much attention; just have someone privately tell them what they want to hear, and carry on.