Speaker Mike Johnson dodged questions this morning about the Trump administration’s financial bailout of Argentina and plan to import more beef from the South American ally — two moves that have put Republicans in a tough political spot.
American ranchers — a key constituency for Republicans — are up in arms over the decision to allow more low-tariff beef products to enter the United States.
Here’s what Johnson said when he was asked about the decisions to aid Argentina:
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