'Sick to my stomach': Republican senator stuns with 'rare GOP rebuke' of latest Trump move

Mar 3, 2025 - 00:00
'Sick to my stomach': Republican senator stuns with 'rare GOP rebuke' of latest Trump move


Most Republican lawmakers are either supporting Donald Trump or staying silent, but one decided to stand up Saturday.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who has been a thorn in Trump's side at times but has sided with him in other instances, took to social media over the weekend to declare Trump is cozying up to Putin.

"This week started with administration officials refusing to acknowledge that Russia started the war in Ukraine," Murkowski said. "It ends with a tense, shocking conversation in the Oval Office and whispers from the White House that they may try to end all U.S. support for Ukraine."

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She then added, "I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but right now, I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world."

Democratic strategist Matt McDermott said, "You’re entirely correct. Do something about it."

Democratic insider Brian Goldsmith said, "If only there were something she could do about this."

Attorney and TV legal analyst Jeffrey Evan Gold replied, "Consider who you voted for to control the levers of power in Trump's government. It will not end well."

Pro-Trump influencer Catturd said, "Lisa Murkowski has made us all sick at our stomachs for years. Listening to her and looking at her."

Politico described the senator's statement as a "rare" GOP rebuke.