Speaker of the House Mike Johnson did not support the proposal to extend the work of both chambers of the U.S. Congress for a week to pass additional funding for Ukraine before Christmas. The White House believes that Republicans should not go home for the holidays when there is important work to be done.

As reported by Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing, "As you heard from the President yesterday, the American people will not turn away from Ukraine and its fight for freedom against tyranny. Less so, Speaker Johnson said that the House of Representatives will end its work tomorrow without addressing border issues, without funding for Israel, and without funding for urgent needs for Ukraine."

According to her, such a move only encourages potential aggressors on a global scale, as Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran are watching the actions of the U.S. Congress.

"Republicans from the House of Representatives should not go home for the holidays when crucial steps need to be taken for the security of the United States and the world," emphasized the White House spokesperson.