Republicans Just Can't Seem To Condemn Trump's Policy Shift Toward Putin
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GOP officials who have supported Ukraine are trying to balance their opposition to Russia while remaining loyal to Trump.

Summary

Republican lawmakers who have condemned Putin hesitate to criticize Trump’s recent pro-Russia stance.

Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, called President Zelenskyy a “dictator,” and demanded Ukraine surrender rare earth minerals in exchange for U.S. aid.

While some GOP officials reaffirmed support for Ukraine, they avoided directly challenging Trump. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration negotiated a Russia-Ukraine peace deal without initially including Ukraine.

Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s minerals demand, warning of dangerous precedents.

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    No I think you’re right. I think based on some of the crazy stuff that has come out (that leak just as Hawthorne blowing up Republicans with his dumbfuckery), that there is a level you can’t reach in the party unless they either have something on you to keep you under control, or you give them something to ensure loyalty.

    Maybe it’s conspiratorial but it’s not crazy like the government is hiding lizard people or Hitler is hiding in a base on the far side of the moon.

    • Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      I think based on some of the crazy stuff that has come out (that leak just as Hawthorne blowing up Republicans with his dumbfuckery), that there is a level you can’t reach in the party unless they either have something on you to keep you under control, or you give them something to ensure loyalty.

      Going down that rabbit hole for a second, if true, then how in the F does the FBI/CIA/Military handle that scenario, when the political branch of the goverment has been compromised?

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