‘Trump Is Cooked’: Republicans Clash Over Ukraine as Midterms Loom
US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, sanctions waivers and restrictions on Ukraine’s military capabilities have drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Polling shows continued Republican support for helping Kyiv, while Democrats are already investigating decisions they could scrutinize more aggressively if they win control of Congress.
Republican leaders are divided over Ukraine as the 2022 midterms loom, with the US President's handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict drawing harsh criticism from within his own party. Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Russia for negotiations, where he referred to Putin as a "humanitarian." This has upset Republican commentators and politicians who had pushed for the administration to increase pressure on Moscow.
In late July, conservative commentator Laura Loomer joined a pro-Ukraine camp after realizing her previous Russian propaganda support for Iran. This shift has bolstered the case for sanctions against Russia, championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham. However, Trump's recent actions, such as signing a deal to buy Russian oil and waiving sanctions, have drawn strong bipartisan criticism.
GOP lawmakers like Sens. Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Mitch McConnell have urged Trump to reverse the diesel deal, arguing it benefits Russia over American consumers. This internal Republican opposition highlights the challenges facing the party as they seek re-election during the November midterms.
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