House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued a statement on Monday forcefully combatting statements President Donald Trump made standing next to Russian President Vladimir Putin, when Trump claimed he didn’t “see any reason why it would be [Russia]” that meddled in the 2016 election after Putin said the country did not.
Ryan said there was “no question” that Russia interfered in the election and urged Trump to “appreciate that Russia is not our ally.”
“There is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world. That is not just the finding of the American intelligence community but also the House Committee on Intelligence. The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally. There is no moral equivalence between the United States and Russia, which remains hostile to our most basic values and ideals. The United States must be focused on holding Russia accountable and putting an end to its vile attacks on democracy.”
Some kick this asshole in the nuts
STFU and go away
You might as well say nothing
Traitor
A spine of only the finest jelly. “Stop treasoning, stop treasoning, you must appreciate that treasoning is bad!”
HE DID IT, Paul. The act is committed. The murder accomplished, the victim’s body bleeding out on the floor. “You must appreciate that murder is bad”, well, okay, IT HAPPENED.
Actions must have consequences. This man is ostensibly accountable to the American people, and that flows through you. You are, in theory, the leader who is responsible for this. For once in your miserable life, lead.
This is what qualifies as “forceful” in the Republican Party leadership these days? Sad.
No, wait. Make that Tragic.
He has nuts? Doubtful.
Another bold profile in courage from Mr. Speaker…