Thread by @Tommy_D_Garcia

As Russia continues its aggression in Ukraine, they seem to be finding support among the GOP. Here are some examples of House Republicans siding with Putin. 🧵

Less than a month ago, nearly every House Republican opposed $12.3 billion in funding to help Ukraine fight back against Russian aggression. nytimes.com/2022/09/30/us/…

In May, 57 House Republicans sided with Russia and voted against Ukraine aid. congress.gov/bill/117th-con…

Republicans stood by as Donald Trump sided with Russia over the FBI in 2018.
bbc.com/news/world-eur…

Last month, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) “posted, then deleted, a tweet that echoed Kremlin language and called for a halt to ‘gift-giving to Ukraine.’”
washingtonpost.com/world/2022/10/…

Sitting GOP members of Congress have villainized Ukrainians fighting for their freedom:

. @DrPaulGosar : “Ukraine is not our ally. Russia is not our enemy.”

https://twitter.com/RepGosar/status/1524562978535874570?s=20&t=KDl6_aNABMde4ZvEJesmCQ

. @RepMTG suggested there were “Nazi’s in the Ukrainian army.”

https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1528742649343234048?s=20&t=lS3lNivEqLndx9uDeZQ7WQ

. @CawthornforNC called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a “thug.”nhjournal.com/leavitt-faces-…

GOP candidates in swing districts have railed against helping Ukraine stop Russian aggression:

#NH01 nominee @kleavittnh said she would have voted against a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine and called the continued support of Ukraine “unconscionable.”
wmur.com/article/republ…

#MI03 nominee John Gibbs said he opposed aid packages and called Ukraine “one of the most corrupt countries in the world.”
mlive.com/news/grand-rap…

#CO07 nominee @AadlandforCO suggested ongoing support to Ukraine was “encourag[ing] escalation.”
coloradonewsline.com/briefs/congres…

As a result of Republicans’ votes and rhetoric, Ukraine and global powers worry a Republican controlled congress could hinder efforts to stop Russian aggression.
washingtonpost.com/world/2022/10/…

“Republicans' willingness to side with Putin over freedom sends a stark warning to American voters. A party willing to cower to dictators who threaten democratic freedoms has no business leading a branch of government in the most powerful country in the world.”