1/I've written a lot abt Lavrov's visit these past few days and am just going to put it all into a thread.
First, I think the WH lied about what was discussed in the meeting. Trump has never condemned Russia for their relentless cyber intrusions in US.
First, I think the WH lied about what was discussed in the meeting. Trump has never condemned Russia for their relentless cyber intrusions in US.
2/Shame on Secretary Pompeo for allowing Lavrov the opportunity to spread outrageous and damaging disinformation so important to our country on US soil.
It was a grotesque act of servility, appeasement.
It was a grotesque act of servility, appeasement.
3/In recent months POTUS has altered American security strategy to align more closely w/Russia all over the world, leaving the US a greatly diminished power and the American people less safe.
How we best counter Putin among most imp 2020 issues now.
How we best counter Putin among most imp 2020 issues now.
4/The timing of the Lavrov visit sends a clear signal to the world where the President stands on Ukraine during a critical period of talks w/Russia.
And of course still no Oval visit for Zelensky.
And of course still no Oval visit for Zelensky.
5/Remarkably, from Senator Graham:
