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House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'

January 20, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson made a historic address to the British Parliament, aiming to ease tensions between the U. S. and Europe amid escalating diplomatic strains linked to President Donald Trump's recent comments and actions regarding Greenland. Johnson emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations on the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'

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Mike Johnson is the first sitting U. S. House Speaker to address the British Parliament.
His speech aimed to calm U. S.-European tensions exacerbated by Trump's recent remarks.
The address coincided with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Trump criticized the UK, describing its actions as 'stupidity' in a separate statement.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'

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