Republicans: We've had adequate of Trump's affair with Putin
What's going on?
• Republican U.S. Senators are increasingly criticizing president Donald Trump for his, in their opinion, overly gentle attitude towards Russia.
• Senators even talk about “a romanticist with Putin” — they accuse Trump and others of being strong, but lacked concrete action.
Main charges:
• No strong support for Ukraine and besides slow implementation of sanctions against Russia.
• Conflicting signals from the administration: declarations sharp but real steps delayed or incomplete.
Specific comments:
• 1 senator stated: “I am sick of Trump, J.D. (Vance) and their affair with Putin.”
• Example: the encounter in Alaska with Putin was assessed as not very fruitful for Ukraine, there were concerns that it was just Putin's propaganda gesture.
• Senators request a faster adoption of sanctions laws, which would be a clear signal to Russia that the US is ready for the consequences.
General message:
Republicans are disappointed that Trump's administration is not keeping up with rhetoric towards Russia. They want concrete steps, not just words — due to the fact that they announcement that Russia is investigating the limits of U.S. reactivity.
