Don Bacon vs Tump

Via Kyiv Independent kyivindependent.com/us-lawmak…

U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, a Democrat and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a bill on 16 that would block the Trump administration’s plan to import Russian diesel.

“This deal won’t lower costs for the American people, who are already paying for
Trump’s failed war of choice in Iran,” Meeks said.

Meeks called on all his fellow congressmembers to support the legislation. The bill thus far has 17 co-sponsors in the House – all Democrats, with the exception of Republican Rep. Don Bacon.

Republicans currently control both chambers of the U.S. Congress – but that could change with the upcoming midterm elections in November. Trump’s approval rating has dipped drastically, with even conservative voters dissatisfied with his handling of key issues such as inflation, the economy, tariffs, and foreign policy.

Trump has chosen to blame Ukraine for the skyrocketing gasoline and diesel costs in the U.S., saying Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused the price hike. The claim is heavily disputed by experts, who point to the U.S. war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump is causing so much damage to everyone and everything he touches. I very much hope Republicans can rebuild and restore their party. Republicans like Don Bacon, and, before, Mitt Romney gave me a lot of hope already. I know there’s more.