Mike Johnson’s Secret West Bank Tour: Speaker or Spy?
House Speaker Mike Johnson went all James Bond on us with an unannounced trip to the West Bank, accompanied by a Republican squad so Texan they should have ridden horses. Organized by a conservative group, this 'private visit' led him to boldly declare the territory as 'the rightful property of the Jewish people.' The Israeli embassy was as blindsided as your ex texting at 2 AM, saying they had zero prep on this 'totally secret' trip. Johnson’s visit isn’t official, but he’s hanging around Israel until August 10, checking settlements, meeting ministers, and probably plotting his next surprise cameo.
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House Speaker shows up to West Bank like it’s a surprise party he threw for himself. Embassy left texting 'Who even invited him?' Meanwhile, his private trip is so private even the Israeli government got ghosted. Classic congressional stealth mode.
Mike Johnson treated the West Bank like it’s a BBQ invite he crashed — RSVP: private, but no one else got the memo. Embassies were left staring at group chat, wondering if they missed a season premiere.
When your private trip to a contested territory is less secret than your Wi-Fi password. Speaker Johnson bringing surprise politics to a whole new unwanted level. Even embassy staff said, 'Wait, he’s here? Who’s he again?'
Source: Axios | Published: 8/4/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid
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