REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TRUMP, PUTIN SUMMIT IN HELSINKI
July 16, 2018 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON -
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland.
"What Trump did today was utterly shameful, and a slap in the face to the professionals in the Department of Justice and our intelligence community. Today we watched a U.S. President offer total deference to a hostile foreign power while attacking U.S. institutions. By refusing to admit that Russia attacked our Democracy, or that Russia did anything wrong whatsoever, Trump is disturbingly regurgitating the Kremlin's talking points.
Having served on active duty, I feel nauseous thinking about Trump's statements. Despite how desensitized we’ve become to Trump’s remarkably un-presidential actions, today should stand out as obscene. What happens next will determine whether we allow our President to cede American ideals and authority to a foreign power. We’re now at a crossroads where we have to decide whether we’re willing to let blind partisan loyalty to Trump lead to the debasing of our country. After this appalling display, will the Republicans finally stand up for America?”
Are you nauseated by the statements of @realDonaldTrump at the Putin summit? Disturbed? Angry?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 16, 2018
You can do something about it. Work like hell to flip Congress this November. Volunteer on campaigns. Donate money. Register people to vote. That's how we take our country back. https://t.co/OVFYTrQA9J
Are you nauseated by the statements of @realDonaldTrump at the Putin summit? Disturbed? Angry?
You can do something about it. Work like hell to flip Congress this November. Volunteer on campaigns. Donate money. Register people to vote. That's how we take our country back.
I learned a new word today: Quisling. https://t.co/kPII1rR0Gm— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 17, 2018
