'Neutralized': Insiders say speaker used Trump's own tactics to sideline him on aid vote

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'Neutralized': Insiders say speaker used Trump's own tactics to sideline him on aid vote

House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) changed his tune on Ukraine funding after receiving intelligence briefings and speaking to European allies who explained the stakes — and he managed to bring the bill to a vote over Donald Trump's objections, according to a report.The Louisiana Republican had opposed a $300 million aid package before ascending to speaker in October, but told Senate Republicans almost immediately afterward that he would support t…