Former Rep. Liz Cheney urges Speaker Mike Johnson to prioritize Ukraine aid, willing to risk Speakership

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) emphasized the importance of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) passing a bill on Ukraine aid, even if it costs him the Speakership. She urged him to prioritize the survival of freedom and U.S. leadership in the world during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union." The Senate recently approved a bill allocating funds for Ukraine, and Cheney urged Johnson to take similar action in the House. She stressed the urgency of the situation in Ukraine and the significance of supporting the cause of freedom. The bipartisan Senate bill includes allocations for Ukraine, security assistance to Israel, humanitarian aid for Gaza, the West Bank, Ukraine, and measures to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Cheney underlined the moral imperative of aiding the Ukrainian people and urged Johnson to consider the impact of his actions on future generations.

Urgency of Ukraine Aid Bill

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) emphasized the urgency of passing a bill on Ukraine aid, urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to take action in the House. She stressed the significance of supporting the cause of freedom and the moral imperative of aiding the Ukrainian people.