Turner Ousted As Intelligence Committee Chair By Mike Johnson

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday night to remove Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing him with Rep. Mike Johnson, a fellow Republican from Louisiana. The vote was 227-189 along party lines.

The Investigation Into Trump's Russia Ties

The vote came as the Intelligence Committee is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Turner has been a vocal critic of the investigation, accusing Democrats of using it to try to undermine President Trump.

In a statement after the vote, Turner said he was "disappointed" by the decision but would continue to support the investigation.

Johnson's Position On The Investigation

Johnson, who is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, has said he believes the investigation is a "witch hunt" and that there is no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

In a statement after the vote, Johnson said he was "honored" to be named chairman of the Intelligence Committee and that he would work to "restore integrity" to the investigation.

Different Perspectives On The Issue

The vote to remove Turner as chairman of the Intelligence Committee is the latest sign of the deep divisions within the Republican Party over the Russia investigation. Some Republicans, like Turner, believe the investigation is legitimate and should continue, while others, like Johnson, believe it is a witch hunt that should be shut down.

Democrats have accused Republicans of trying to undermine the investigation in order to protect President Trump. Republicans have accused Democrats of using the investigation to try to damage Trump politically.

Conclusion

The vote to remove Turner as chairman of the Intelligence Committee is a significant development in the ongoing Russia investigation. It remains to be seen how Johnson will lead the committee and whether he will be able to restore integrity to the investigation.

The Russia investigation is likely to continue to be a major source of controversy in the coming months, and the outcome of the investigation could have a significant impact on the future of the Trump presidency.