Conservative Republicans allege that Turner, who raised concerns about a "Russia" threat, is engaging in gaslighting aimed at the American public.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) urged an inquiry into Turner in a letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), as initially reported by Punchbowl. Ogles criticized Turner for a "reckless disregard of the implications and consequences said information would have on geopolitics, domestic and foreign markets, or the well-being and psyche of the American people."

He wrote:

In hindsight, it has become clear that the intent was not to ensure the safety of our homeland and the American people, but rather to ensure additional funding for Ukraine and passage of an unreformed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

This act constituted poor judgement at a minimum and a complete breach of trust influenced by the pursuit of a political agenda at a maximum,” he wrote.

On Wednesday afternoon, Turner, an advocate for aid to Ukraine, raised public apprehension when he released a cryptic statement regarding "a serious national security threat." He urged President Joe Biden to "declassify all information relating to this threat so that Congress, the Administration, and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat."

Shortly thereafter, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan addressed a White House press briefing, advocating for the House to approve $61 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Sullivan disclosed that he had personally reached out to Turner and other members of the Gang of Eight earlier in the week regarding the purported threat that Turner later publicly disclosed. However, Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's decision to make the information public.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), a staunch opponent of additional U.S. taxpayer aid to Ukraine beyond the $113 billion already spent, criticized Turner as "incredibly irresponsible."

On his show Firebrand, Gaetz remarked, "The game you’re watching is not the game that is actually being played. I think it was incredibly irresponsible for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner to go out and gaslight the country alleging this national security threat."

He continued by questioning the motives behind the gaslighting and the overarching claim of imminent harm to the American people. Gaetz expressed concerns about the House of Representatives working to block nearly $100 billion in deficit spending, stating that such spending might not enhance global safety and could potentially make the world considerably less secure, especially in relation to financial support for Ukraine and related provocations.

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