Speaker Johnson Tells Newsmax: Border Still the Top Issue

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., explained to Newsmax on Monday that the top priority for House Republicans is securing the southern border. He denied claims that he was planning to pass a foreign aid package without a border bill attached.

He also addressed concerns from his right flank that a motion to vacate would not change the dynamic in the House.

Johnson appeared on “Eric Bolling The Balance” to reassure House conservatives that border security is of utmost importance given the slim majority in the House.

“We’ve been working very methodically with our conference and all the House Republicans, remembering that we have a one-vote margin,” Johnson told Bolling. “We have consistently emphasized that our national security begins with securing our own border. This has always been our top priority.”

Johnson also addressed criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., regarding spending bills that were passed to keep the government funded and open.

“Marjorie’s a friend. She’s frustrated and so am I,” Johnson told Bolling, emphasizing the need to expand the House majority and regain control of the Senate and the White House.

Greene filed a motion to vacate on March 22.

“We have to unite as a conference because clearly, with the smallest majority ever, we’ve got to stand together to have a better negotiating position against the Democrat-controlled Senate,” Johnson added.

He concluded by highlighting the importance of advancing the conservative agenda incrementally given the current congressional makeup.

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