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Elise Stefanik Calls Mike Johnson A Liar

Johnson denied knowing that Stefanik’s proposal had been raised for inclusion in the defense policy bill.

Elise Stefanik Calls Mike Johnson A Liar
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Rep. Elise Stefanik accused Speaker Mike Johnson of lying about why her proposal was left out of a defense policy bill. Johnson denied knowing the provision was under consideration, while Stefanik’s criticism drew support from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker responding to Stefanik’s accusation

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Representative criticizing the Speaker over her proposal’s omission from a defense policy bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose nomination of Stefanik and 2016 campaign investigation provide background

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Representative who sided with Stefanik’s criticism

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Stefanik Challenges Johnson Over FBI Oversight Provision

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