Grassley on Trump calling Putin: 'I wouldn't have a conversation with a criminal'
Source: The Hill
BY ALEXANDER BOLTON - 03/21/18 11:09 AM EDT
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) says he wouldnt have called Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his reelection, referring to the Russian leader as a criminal.
Grassleys comments to reporters on Wednesday were a pointed reproof in response to President Trumps call to Putin the previous day, which sparked backlash after Trump declined to press Putin on the fairness of Russia's election and the poisoning of a former Russian double agent living in England.
I think Putin is a criminal. What he did in Georgia, what he did in Ukraine, what he did in Baltic, what hes done in London poisoning people with active nerve gas, thats a criminal act. I wouldnt have a conversation with a criminal, Grassley said when asked about Trump's call.
Trump in his conversation with Putin also did not raise concerns about allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election but did congratulate Putin for winning another six-year term over the weekend.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/379499-grassley-trumps-call-to-criminal-putin-was-inappropriate
Eliot Rosewater
(31,128 posts)Because taking all of my money and giving it to your rich friends is more important to you than the country surviving.
lark
(23,166 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,025 posts)Is he talking about not talking to Trump. Or Putin. Or either of them criminals.
dicksmc3
(262 posts)Snake in the Grassley is calling himself out after how many trips to the White House to talk to Trumpie??? TOO MANY!!!
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,505 posts)call them "colleagues".
matt819
(10,749 posts)Is Grassley talking about trump or putin? Statement applies to both.
jrthin
(4,839 posts)They are both criminals.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)The Donald. All one needs to know is,Grass-Bag has a long History of Party over Country. Read his Bio.
BumRushDaShow
(129,662 posts)Seems the irony is completely lost on him.
mpcamb
(2,878 posts)Spineless worm.
bluestarone
(17,067 posts)Can't even talk to himself! or anybody in the White house, or anyone on Repubs side of congress!!!!!!!!