Senate Minority Chief Charles E. Schumer stated Sunday he’s involved that President Trump will “cave” to the calls for of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rising skepticism over whether or not a peace deal may be reached to finish Moscow’s warfare in Ukraine.
The New York Democrat stated it will be a “ethical tragedy” if Mr. Trump turns his again on Ukraine and reduces the possibilities that European allies “belief us ever once more.”
“It’s a signal that america is weak,” Mr. Schumer stated on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “It sends a sign to each dictator in China, in North Korea, in Iran, that in case you get up and bully Trump, you will get your method.”
Mr. Trump stated over the weekend he doubts Mr. Putin needs to finish his warfare towards Ukraine following one other spherical of missile strikes in Kyiv.
“There was no cause for Putin to be taking pictures missiles into civilian areas, cities and cities, over the previous few days,” Mr. Trump posted on social media after attending Pope Francis’ funeral on the Vatican, the place he met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Mr. Trump additionally recommended Russia may face stiffer sanctions.
“It makes me assume that perhaps he doesn’t need to cease the warfare, he’s simply tapping me alongside, and needs to be handled in a different way, by way of “Banking” or “Secondary Sanctions?” Too many individuals are dying!!!” Mr. Trump posted.
It marked a change of tone.
Mr. Trump has stated the 2 sides had been “very near a deal” after his particular envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Mr. Putin for 3 hours in Moscow on Friday.
On Sunday, Mr. Schumer stated he’s “very nervous about the place [Mr. Trump] is headed” within the negotiations with Russia.
“I feel he’s ready the place he feels he can promote out Zelensky,” Mr. Schumer stated.
