Johnson ‘unchanged’ on Ukraine, border crisis despite pressure at ‘intense’ White House meeting

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EXCLUSIVE: House Speaker Mike Johnson, R–La., is holding firm to his demand that foreign aid issues be addressed only after action is taken on the U.S. border crisis.

It comes after a so-called "intense" meeting at the White House on Tuesday, where Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Johnson was pressured by others in the room – including by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. – to allow an immediate House vote on aid for Ukraine.

Johnson’s office insisted in a statement to Fox News Digital Wednesday that the Louisiana Republican’s position remains "unchanged."

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"The Speaker’s message for the White House and fellow Congressional leaders was straightforward and remains unchanged," a Johnson spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.

"We must secure our border and fund our government before securing another country’s border or funding another country’s priorities."

President Biden summoned the top four congressional leaders – Johnson, Schumer, McConnell, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. – for a meeting to discuss government funding and his request for a supplemental aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian aid for Gaza.

Johnson, who met with Biden