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Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
More evidence of Russian war crimes, while Kushner and Witkoff meet with the Russians, yet again.
Footage exclusively obtained from Ukrainian authorities and analyzed by CNN reveals new details of how Russia struck an underground shelter and aid hub in southeastern Ukraine with a massive bunker-busting bomb.
Russia, which consistently denies targeting civilians, has not commented on the strike itself. In a statement to state media, the Russian Defense Ministry said it had attacked Ukrainian military units in the area that day. cnn.it/3WBpTMC
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
"There could be some unexpected bipartisan agreement to reorient U.S. foreign policy in a direction that most Americans can support," @MaxBoot writes. wapo.st/4esNhC9
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
Going to go out on a limb here and say there is zero change Donald Trump actually wrote this.
NEW
The New York Times has obtained the letter President Trump left for President Biden in the Oval Office in 2021.
The letter — which Trump wrote by hand using his signature black Sharpie — is printed in Biden’s forthcoming presidential memoir.
Full Story: nyti.ms/4zbXc6m
I agree, as I wrote in @PostOpinions, that Hegseth also deserves to be impeached for other actions such as the mass dismissals of general officers. I also don't agree with every line of Massie's resolution: wapo.st/4kuSpt7. But don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Still an impeachment worth supporting.
Q: “Where do you stand on this Hegseth impeachment?”
Rep. Bacon: “It’s complicated. I’m personally not a fan of the Secretary…but also, when you read Massie’s impeachment, I don’t agree with it. There’s other areas that I think are a problem, like the firing or redlining of 80 generals and admirals…He’s held money on Ukraine that we appropriated. None of that’s in the impeachment…If we’re allowed to amend it, I’d maybe feel a little differently.”
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
Even with Republicans in control, there is little support for a 50% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Not when the federal debt has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since WWII. Both parties should work together to trim the fat, beginning by eliminating Trump boondoggles such as the “Golden Fleet” and the “Golden Dome.” Oh, and Congress could end the costly efforts to redesign aircraft carriers to accommodate Trump’s eccentric preference for obsolescent steam catapults. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
There is a bipartisan, perhaps even a veto-proof, majority to support Ukraine and oppose Vladimir Putin’s aggression, given that only 3% of Americans side with Russia. Congress could pass additional aid to Ukraine, ensure that Starlink stays turned on, send Russian funds frozen in the US to Kyiv and strengthen sanctions on Moscow without any presidential waiver. Congressional leaders can offer Trump a deal: They’ll give him money to finish the White House ballroom in return for more Patriots to Ukraine. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
Even among Republicans, there is little support for annexing Greenland, seizing Venezuela’s oil, waging a cold war with Canada, cutting off Ukraine, insulting and indiscriminately tariffing allies, fawning over authoritarians, buying diesel from Russia, launching a war on Iran, blowing up alleged drug boats and making lucrative deals abroad that benefit the first family.
It’s just possible that out of the wreckage of the MAGA party will emerge a chastened group of lawmakers who are willing to work with Democrats to reorient U.S. foreign policy in a direction that actually puts America, rather than Trump, first. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
It’s depressing but likely correct that lawmakers who care about the interests of the US and the free world, which include defending Ukraine, could trade for the only thing Trump cares about, which is self-enrichment and aggrandizement. His loyalty to Putin must be pressed.
There is a bipartisan, perhaps even a veto-proof, majority to support Ukraine and oppose Vladimir Putin’s aggression, given that only 3% of Americans side with Russia. Congress could pass additional aid to Ukraine, ensure that Starlink stays turned on, send Russian funds frozen in the US to Kyiv and strengthen sanctions on Moscow without any presidential waiver. Congressional leaders can offer Trump a deal: They’ll give him money to finish the White House ballroom in return for more Patriots to Ukraine. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
Let's count the ways in which Stephen Miller is like Roy Cohn. Trump yelled in frustration during his first term: "Where's my Roy Cohn?". Stephen Miller wants to fill the shoes of Trump's mentor, but it won't be easy.
nytimes.com/2026/11/09/opini…
There is a bipartisan, perhaps even a veto-proof, majority to support Ukraine and oppose Vladimir Putin’s aggression, given that only 3% of Americans side with Russia. Congress could pass additional aid to Ukraine, ensure that Starlink stays turned on, send Russian funds frozen in the US to Kyiv and strengthen sanctions on Moscow without any presidential waiver. Congressional leaders can offer Trump a deal: They’ll give him money to finish the White House ballroom in return for more Patriots to Ukraine. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Even among Republicans, there is little support for annexing Greenland, seizing Venezuela’s oil, waging a cold war with Canada, cutting off Ukraine, insulting and indiscriminately tariffing allies, fawning over authoritarians, buying diesel from Russia, launching a war on Iran, blowing up alleged drug boats and making lucrative deals abroad that benefit the first family.
It’s just possible that out of the wreckage of the MAGA party will emerge a chastened group of lawmakers who are willing to work with Democrats to reorient U.S. foreign policy in a direction that actually puts America, rather than Trump, first. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Even with Republicans in control, there is little support for a 50% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Not when the federal debt has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since WWII. Both parties should work together to trim the fat, beginning by eliminating Trump boondoggles such as the “Golden Fleet” and the “Golden Dome.” Oh, and Congress could end the costly efforts to redesign aircraft carriers to accommodate Trump’s eccentric preference for obsolescent steam catapults. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 retweeted
OLD GUY’S CAUTION: Since Watergate comparisons of ‘74 & ‘26 are widespread, it’s worth remembering that after ‘74 anti-Nixon landslide, it was simply assumed Dems would win White House in ‘76. Despite major D advantages (unelected R POTUS who pardoned Nixon and was nearly denied R nomination—& much more), Carter only beat Ford 50-48%—and Electoral College nearly tipped to Ford. Two years is two eternities (esp. with Trump), and nothing is ever guaranteed. Choose wisely, Dems.
He also intended to defeat Iran in 3-4 weeks.
“He’s not going anywhere,” said Tim Parlatore, a special adviser to Hegseth. “He intends to serve the full four years.”
With @lindsaywise and @laraseligman
wsj.com/politics/hegseth-mou…
WSJ: Through the end of October, Russian forces have gained just 46 square miles of territory in Ukraine, compared with 1,874 square miles in 2025, according to the Institute for the Study of War. And for the past two months, Russian forces have lost more land than they gained, ISW says.
The Russians also suffered more casualties in October than in any previous month of the war, with 54,000 killed or severely wounded, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. wsj.com/world/russia/ten-mon…
“One significant ally of Miller’s is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The two are neighbors on the military base where both now live, and their families socialize together.”
washingtonpost.com/politics/…
