Speaker Johnson Says Democrats Are Politicizing National Security

June 12th, 2026· 0:54

House Speaker Mike Johnson is accusing Democrats of playing politics with national security as controversy grows over a temporary intelligence leadership appointment. Johnson defended President Trump's authority to select a new Director of National Intelligence and argued that Democratic criticism could undermine public confidence in the nation's security apparatus. The comments come as the White House reportedly moves closer to naming a permanent intelligence chief. #MikeJohnson #NationalSecurity #Congress #Trump #Intelligence #DNI #Politics #HouseRepublicans #WashingtonDC #BreakingNews