Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
On August 30, 2026, Senator Richard Blumenthal joined Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation to discuss the recent deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine that killed at least 38 people west of Kyiv. Blumenthal had recently visited Dnipro, near the front lines, and shared the heartbreaking toll the war was taking on civilians, hospitals, homes, and schools.
He emphasized the urgent need for increased air defense, long-range artillery, and support through Starlink to target Russian launch sites and manufacturing sites. Blumenthal criticized the White House for sending CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow to negotiate with Putin, stating that words alone would not deter Putin's aggression.
He urged Congress to support the Senate-passed sanctions bill against Russian oligarchs and oil purchasers, emphasizing that it was narrowly tailored to not impact European allies. Blumenthal expressed optimism about securing Democratic support in the House for this crucial legislation.
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