US Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Diplomatic Approach with Putin Amid Ukraine War
US lawmakers from both parties expressed sharp disapproval of President Trump's summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which yielded no tangible outcomes on Ukraine. Despite prior warnings of "severe consequences," TRUMP declined to impose new sanctions or secure a ceasefire, instead praising his "fantastic relationship" with Putin—a figure wanted by the ICC for war crimes.
The optics of the meeting, including Trump grinning while chauffeuring Putin in a private car during an active war, sparked bipartisan backlash. Conservative voices like Senator Lindsey Graham and commentator Bill O'Reilly joined Democrats in criticizing the lack of concrete gains, with O'Reilly urging Trump to "step up economic pressure" amid dwindling time for results.
