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  • Dem Sen. Blumenthal: ‘Absurd’ to Say Harvard Fostering Violence, Antisemitism

    05/23/2025 6:17:19 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 44 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 05/23/2025 | Ian Hanchett
    On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) declared that it is “absolutely absurd” to accuse Harvard of fostering violence and antisemitism and also argued that the Trump administration “essentially, is using antisemitism as a pretext to crack down on Harvard’s academic independence and freedom” by barring the school from enrolling international students. Blumenthal said, “[W]hat they’re doing, essentially, is using antisemitism as a pretext to crack down on Harvard’s academic independence and freedom. And the secretary of Homeland Security said, very explicitly, this is a fair warning to all universities and colleges. It’s a fair warning...
  • 'Surrender & betrayal' — US, EU officials condemn Trump, Hegseth's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations

    02/15/2025 4:23:08 PM PST · by kevcol · 60 replies
    Yahoo News ^ | February 12, 2025 | Olena Goncharova
    Senator Richard Blumenthal condemned Hegseth’s message, calling it a "surrender & betrayal" of Ukraine. Blumenthal, who has made six visits to Ukraine during its fight against Russia, argued that the message amounted to abandoning Ukraine and undermining the security of European allies. .. Senator Adam B. Schiff, Democrat of California, wrote: "Today, President Trump called our enemy, Russia, before calling our ally, Ukraine."
  • Blumenthal doesn't believe Hegseth qualified for Defense Secretary

    01/14/2025 3:44:42 PM PST · by matt04 · 136 replies
    Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) made it clear Tuesday that he does not believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services committee for the first step in his confirmation hearing. The former Fox News personality called himself a “change agent” during his opening statements to the committee, saying, “it's time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm period.” Hegseth is a former member of the Army National Guard but allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and controversial views on women in combat have marred his nomination...
  • Sen. Blumenthal: Trump offering pardons to Jan. 6 prisoners would be grounds for impeachment

    05/12/2023 2:32:18 AM PDT · by RandFan · 100 replies
    Just The News ^ | May 12 | Just The News
    Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said that if former President Donald Trump were to pardon convicted January 6 rioters after re-election in 2024, his actions would warrant an impeachment process. Sen. Blumenthal told a CNN reporter on Thursday that a Trump pardon of the January 6 prisoners would be a betrayal of America’s trust.