Speaker Mike Johnson’s Transformative Shift: From Ukraine Advocate to Trump Ally**

Speaker Mike Johnson, once a proponent of substantial aid to Ukraine, has now aligned himself with President Trump, reflecting a significant change in Republican attitudes regarding the war.**

In a remarkable political turnaround, Speaker Mike Johnson has shifted his stance on Ukraine, transforming from a diligent advocate for aid to a staunch supporter of President Trump, who blames Ukraine for the ongoing conflict. Just a year ago, Johnson was embroiled in delicate negotiations to secure over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine, a move that provoked tension within the hard-right factions of his party.

In recollections shared by his wife, Kelly Johnson, the night preceding his decision to support Ukraine appeared to be fraught with fear and uncertainty. Spent in a lavish hotel suite overseeing the Potomac River, he faced mutiny from GOP hardliners. Kelly recalled, “We assumed we were done,” as they prepared for what they believed might be the end of his tenure as Speaker. However, Johnson remained resolute, choosing to do what he deemed morally right despite the potential cost to his political future.

Fast forward less than a year, and Johnson seems to have undergone a complete ideological reversal. This change represents a broader trend within the Republican Party, where even traditional supporters of tougher stances against Russia have fallen in line with Trump's more amicable approach toward President Putin. The transformation was starkly demonstrated during a recent Oval Office meeting in which Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, even dismissing him from the White House, signaling a fractious rupture in U.S.-Ukraine relations.

In the aftermath, Johnson took to social media, praising Trump for his brand of foreign policy which he confidently claimed would end the “days of America being taken advantage of.” The Speaker's quick pivot illustrates the evolving landscape of Republican politics—one where allegiance to Trump increasingly dictates positions on pivotal global issues.