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- Rep. Elissa Slotkin warns of Trump potentially aiding Putin if reelected.
- Concerns raised over Ukraine’s fate and European security under a Trump presidency.
- Slotkin criticizes GOP opposition to Ukraine aid, emphasizing the cost of inaction.
Summary of Concerns Over Trump’s Potential Reelection
Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) has expressed serious concerns about the implications of former President Donald Trump’s potential reelection, particularly regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions in Europe. Slotkin suggests that Trump’s return to office could result in the U.S. conceding to Putin’s advances, jeopardizing Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.
During an appearance on MSNBC’s ”Morning Joe,” Slotkin articulated her belief that Putin is waiting to see the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, with the expectation that a Trump victory would lead to favorable negotiations over Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine with arms to defend itself, especially in the lead-up to the election.
The Michigan representative also addressed the challenges in explaining the significance of U.S. involvement in Ukraine to those who question it. She highlighted the stark choice between providing immediate support to Ukraine or facing much greater costs, including loss of life, should Russia’s aggression extend into NATO territories.
Slotkin’s comments come in the wake of the Senate’s passage of a substantial foreign aid package, which now faces opposition in the GOP-controlled House. She criticizes Republican lawmakers who have opposed aid to Ukraine, underscoring the long-term risks of failing to support the Eastern European nation.
