White House Accuses House Speaker Of Helping Iran By Denying Ukraine Aid

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference at Capitol Hill in Washington, February 14, 2024.
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference at Capitol Hill in Washington, February 14, 2024.

The White House escalated its criticism of Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that gives aid to Ukraine up for a vote.