Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson called far-right members Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie “close friends” during a press conference as more information comes out regarding the views of the low-profile lawmaker suddenly elevated to the top job in the chamber.
Asked by a reporter about Ms Greene’s and Mr Massie’s views on the proposed aid package to Israel, Mr Johnson said: “I've had great discussions with Thomas and Marjorie, they’re close friends and committed conservatives and I don't disagree with them on many issues and principles. They understand the necessity of us getting our appropriations bills done and sent over.”
