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Rep. Mike Turner discusses issues including the flawed vetting process for immigrants, the fall of Afghanistan, the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C., Ukraine negotiations, concerns over US-Russia relations, and military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of strong national security and sovereignty.
Rep. Mike Turner criticized a group of lawmakers as the "chaos caucus" for obstructing Congressional action, particularly regarding additional aid to Ukraine and a potential effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson. Turner emphasized the necessity of the aid package for Ukraine's national security and expressed confidence in its passage. He also noted that House Democratic leadership is unlikely to support the effort to oust Johnson, despite a motion filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Turner highlighted the challenges posed by recent departures in the House Republican conference and emphasized the importance of getting national security agenda items done.
Rep. Mike Turner disagrees with Donald Trump's derogatory comments about migrants but believes Trump is the only one who can fix the border crisis. Turner blames President Biden for the surge in migration and emphasizes the need for stronger immigration policies. He also defends legislation to force the sale of TikTok due to national security concerns regarding Chinese surveillance and propaganda.
Rep. Mike Turner, House Intelligence Committee Chairman, criticized the Biden administration for being unaware of Russia's nuclear threat until he disclosed it last week. Turner called on Biden to declassify information about the threat, expressing concern that the administration was "sleepwalking into an international crisis." White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's decision to sound the alarm, but details of the Russian threat soon emerged, depicting an adversary capable of disabling U.S. military satellites and critical space-based infrastructure.
Rep. Mike Turner raised concerns about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear program, criticizing the Biden administration for not taking sufficient action. He urged the administration to declassify the intelligence and emphasized the seriousness of the threat. Turner's remarks sparked debate in Congress, with some downplaying the immediate danger. National security adviser Jake Sullivan indicated that the administration is addressing the issue, but expressed surprise at Turner's public statements.
Rep. Mike Turner, Republican House Intelligence Committee chair, expressed concerns about the appointment of Special Counsel David Weiss in the Hunter Biden probe, citing the expiration of statute limitations on critical felony charges against Hunter Biden. Turner also raised concerns about the $20 million in funds that came from foreign sources and were received by Hunter Biden, his family, and business associates. Additionally, Turner expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the tentative agreement with Iran, calling for a formal deal with congressional oversight. He also suggested considering a ban on travel to Iran.