Home Speaker Mike Johnson introduced Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will handle Congress.
“Tonight, I’m happy to announce to you one thing else: that we are going to quickly invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Capitol for a joint session of Congress,” Johnson mentioned in a speech commemorating Israel’s independence on the Israeli embassy.
He continued, “It is going to be a well timed and, I believe, a powerful present of assist for the Israeli authorities at a time after they want it most.”
Johnson mentioned whether or not or not Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer of New York agrees to a joint invitation, he was given a Tuesday deadline to signal a letter welcoming Netanyahu to talk to Congress. In response, Schumer mentioned on Wednesday that he would attend the invitation as a result of the US-Israel relationship is simply “the reply” to at least one man’s management.
In March, Schumer declined Netanyahu’s request to deal with Senate Democrats. Schumer expressed his distaste for Netanyahu, saying, “The Netanyahu coalition not matches Israel’s wants after October 7. The world has modified since then—radically—and the Israeli individuals are at present oppressed by a ruling imaginative and prescient. Caught prior to now.”
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Johnson’s invitation to Netanyahu angered many different Democrats who’re annoyed by Netanyahu’s habits.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy advised Punchbowl Information, “If he needs to return right here and combat the Democrats, I do not know that that is going to assist anyone. Netanyahu is within the enterprise of retaining political energy, not bringing peace.”
Johnson advised reporters he was working with Netanyahu to choose a precise date and that he would prolong a proper invitation this week. He’s mentioned to be hoping to convey the Prime Minister to the Congress earlier than the August recess.
