House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffrees (DN.Y.) accused President Trump’s administration on Wednesday Covating Russian President Vladimir Putin, rather than standing for Ukraine, because the war between countries extends over three years of Moscow invasion.
“Strong bipartisate Support for restrictions Against Vladimir Putin and Russia, and it is unfortunate that the Trump administration has spent months in playing footC with Vladimir Putin, and some would suggest bending the knee for an enemy of this country, “Jeffrees on Wednesday told the Wulf Blitzer of CNN during an appearance on the” position room “.
The Democratic leader argued that there should be no question about this Where America stands Between Russia and Ukraine.
The Democratic leader continued, “This war is a war of aggression that Russia has started against Ukraine, it is clear.” “This is not only about regional integrity, it is a fight between the truth and the propagation between democracy and autocracy between freedom and atrocities.”
He said, “The United States should always stand in favor of democracy and freedom and truth, and it means that until it is won, they stand towards Ukraine.”
Jeffis also pressed Trump after Fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pentagon stopped some weapons Transfer to Ukraine last week amid reviews by American military stockpiles. Block was Later lifted But Trump’s directionWho said that delivery was necessary to protect themselves for Kiev.
New York Democrat said, “Peat Hegseth is the most inappropriate defense secretary in American history.” “He reduces the ability of the Defense Department to protect American people.”
Trump, which is near Was praised earlier Russian leader, It rained heavily In Putin on Tuesday, what he described as disgruntled efforts to end the conflict with Ukraine. Trump campaigned on a peace agreement among the warning rivals last year.
The President said, “We get a lot of bulls — Putin was thrown at us, if you want to know the truth,” the President said. “He is very good for us all the time, but it becomes meaningless.”
Sen Lindsay Graham (Rupees) Said on Tuesday That he is insisting on a quick vote on “hard” Russia Ban Package It will impose 500 percent tariffs on imports from any country which buys Russian gas, uranium and oil. Proposal Both sides have more than 80 Senate co-producers.
Jeffrees said that he would look at the nuances of the measures of Senate restrictions before taking a formal place over it.
“I am a strong supporter who is a strong supporter of continuing and intensifying restrictions that are first placed relative to Russia, until they go back down and you know, take back from Ukraine, and create a situation where Ukraine’s sovereignty can be restored and killing innocent civilians, including killing Ukrainian children, who are also killing Russians.
Most Americans Last month said in a survey They support the restrictions on Russia and its colleagues on the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Trump has often reduced conflict, but has reduced calls for rigorous punishment for Moscow. He said on Tuesday that he is looking at “Graham’s proposal for sanctions.
The President told reporters, “This is a war that should never happen.” “A lot of people are dying, and it should be finished.”
