After a Russian nuclear threat warning, the Intelligence Committee chairman is replaced by Mike Johnson.
Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with Turner following an unforeseen warning he gave regarding Russian space nuclear technology.
Rep. Mike Johnson has been appointed as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee following a controversy that began with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology, a source close to the matter told Planet Chronicle Digital.
Johnson felt unhappy with Turner after he unexpectedly warned about the need to declassify information about Russian anti-satellite technology.
Turner, a hawk by nature, sometimes clashed with the Trumpist wing of the Republican Party over issues such as his support for Ukraine aid and Section 702 of FISA.
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