Johnson Claims Biden Unaware of LNG Export Ban Executive Order

House Speaker Mike Johnson has raised alarms regarding President Joe Biden's awareness and control over his administration, recounting a January 2024 Oval Office meeting where Biden appeared unaware of a critical executive order pausing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe. Johnson described his frustrations in securing a meeting, noting that Biden's staff delayed their discussions for weeks. When they finally met, the conversation initially focused on Ukraine funding, but Johnson pivoted to the LNG issue, asking Biden why he had paused exports. In response, Biden seemed confused, initially denying he had signed such an order before acknowledging it but misinterpreting its implications. Johnson expressed his deep concern, stating he believed Biden genuinely did not know what he had signed, leading him to question who was truly running the country. These observations have fueled ongoing debates about Biden's capacity to govern effectively, according to Johnson and other critics.