Mike Johnson, in a Split From Trump, Says US Shouldn't Nation-Build in Iran

Mike Johnson, in a split from Trump, says US shouldn't nation-build in Iran

When asked if he supports nation-building in Iran, the House GOP leader said "I don't," in contrast to the president's recent comments.

Speaker Mike Johnson Rejects “Nation Building” as U.S. Weighs Further Action in Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week that the United States should not move into nation building in Iran, drawing a clear line around what he described as a limited military objective. His comments came as lawmakers in Washington debated how far American involvement should go after recent strikes tied to Iran. Speaking at the Capitol, Johnson said the U.S. was not looking for a broader war and should avoid taking on the role of rebuilding a…

Reporter Asks Mike Johnson Straight Up When ‘Does Congress Need to Assert Itself’ On Iran

Reporter Asks Mike Johnson Straight Up When ‘Does Congress Need to Assert Itself’ On Iran Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) took questions on stage at the Congressional Institute on Tuesday and was asked about Congress’s role in overseeing President Donald Trump’s ongoing war in Iran, which is how Trump…

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in Iran

Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans said the U.S. should not nation-build in Iran after President Donald Trump said the war is “the beginning of building a new country.”

Mike Johnson Rejects Nation-Building in Iran, Says “That’s Not America’s Responsibility”

DORAL, Florida — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that the United States should avoid becoming involved in rebuilding Iran, arguing that long-term nation-building efforts are not the country’s responsibility. Speaking during a policy discussion in Florida, the Republican leader said the United States has an important role in defending freedom and maintaining global stability, but should be cautious about expanding its mission to include r…