Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) criticized President Donald Trump Tuesday, saying that he should not have invited Russia’s Vladimir Putin to join his “Board of Peace” to manage Gaza, calling the Russian a “war criminal” and “dictator.” Earlier this month, Trump announced that he was establishing a “Board of Peace” in order to oversee Gaza as it “transitions from conflict to peace and development.” His plan for the organization has been criticized for its unusual ongoing role for Trump, a whopping $1 billion fee it demands from permanent members, and other issues. The fact is, Vladimir Putin continues to act in an aggressive posture in Ukraine, and his continued unwillingness to actually negotiate a cease-fire, from my vantage point, requires Congress to act, and I think it’s time to pass the sanctions legislation.
Author: Sarah Rumpf
Published at: 2026-01-20 22:24:14
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