"Moscow Mike" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Originates from US House speaker Mike Johnson's support for Donald Trump along with his tendencies to block aid to Ukraine during Joe Biden's presidency and his alleged source of campaign funding coming from Russian oligarchs in 2018. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Moscow Mike}} Moscow Mike
  1. (US politics, derogatory) A nickname for the American House speaker Mike Johnson. Wikipedia link: Donald Trump, Mike Johnson Tags: US, derogatory
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