“We’re going to receive him warmly”: Dems gear up to give Kenyan president the royal treatment

Members are annoyed Speaker Mike Johnson withheld an invitation for William Ruto to address Congress while enthused about the opportunity to strengthen ties with the key east African nation.

During a visit to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, President William Ruto of Kenya will have a one-on-one session with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and bipartisan leadership meeting and a meeting with House members and senators. Photo by Luis Tato/AFP/Getty Images

Congressional Democrats are undeterred by a perceived snub from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to P…