Posted on 07/18/2018 2:35:14 PM PDT by ETL
First, the very people who have been loudest in attacking President Trump about his performance at the Helsinki summit are the people who failed to protect America from Russian meddling in 2016. ..."
Second, the Trump administration has been far tougher on Russia than President Obama ever dreamed of being. The Trump administration is taking real actions designed to weaken Russia and force Putin to change his aggressive behavior.
The Trump administration has levied tough sanctions on Russia.
Also, President Trump’s public lecture about Germany not buying natural gas from Russia was aimed at cutting Putin off from hard currency worth tens of billions of dollars and further weakening the Russian economy.
Furthermore, President Trump’s efforts to get our European allies to increase their defense spending has a direct impact on Putin. The stronger NATO is, the less maneuvering room Russia has.
Beyond pressuring our allies, consider these specific steps President Trump has taken against Russia:
Where President Obama refused to provide serious weapons to the Ukrainians to help them defend themselves (his response was weakness on a pathetic scale), President Trump has approved the sale of offensive weapons to enable the Ukrainians to increase the cost of Russian aggression. ..."
More than 100 Russian individuals and companies have been sanctioned for a variety of reasons.
Despite the hysteria of the left, it is impossible to see the Trump administration as anything but firm in its dealing with Russia. Nothing done in Helsinki made life easier for the Putin regime in its continued economic decay and diplomatic isolation due to the sanctions regime.
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Of course he didn't, but Newt couldn't keep his mouth shut. I'm sick to death of him, and people like him. He's no better than Flake, McCain, Corker, and the rest of them. Just STFU.
Within hours of Helsinki he dumped on the President, publicly. . Screw this Fair Weather RAT.
Noot’s always had consistency issues, especially when he loses his big head like with his extra-marital affairs.
He’d be a lot more consistent, methinks, were he to become “Neut.”
His first two marriages lasted 19 years each, so I guess he’s with Callista for one more year...
The President was very gracious to assign Callista as ambassador to the Vatican.....
.....they were thrilled
What ingrates now!
Yeah, I guess it’s like the little rich guy from Texas with the big ears said back in ‘92, “follow the money!”
I agree, Newt really pissed me off!
There was no Russian meddling in the 2016 US election. The whole premise is a lie.
And include Fox Business Trish Regan!!!....She was horrible !!!!!!!!!( and I use to really like her)
...and sadly, General Jack Keane
Dear mercy, our President did not deserve this back stabbing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup. Newt flipped. For decades, i’ve had tremendous admiration for Newt. The backstabbing stunt he pulled on Trump two days ago is unforgivable. Now he’s flipped back, apparently supporting Trump.
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Exactly.
Where the h#ll was Newtered with this article TWO freaking days ago???
A little too little, too late. :(
Newt must be catching ALL kinds of h3ll. He is desparately trying to backpedal.
Adios, couch sitting Newt.
I think Newt has a multi personality disorder. Read some of his books, like to listen to him at times - I want to like him but he screwy in a pinch. Something just not right in the head with ole Newt.
Screw Newt.
WOW, he’s really trying some kissy-face make up moves.
Sorry, Newt, you have been unsubscribed. No more money for you. Live with your treachery.
Newt can kiss my grits! Piling on the President like he did was inexcusable.
Look at it this way: if it's true, it ain't too bad.
OK, maybe Newt made mistake. Newt strikes out, but he can also run some good homers.
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