Republican Andrew McCarthy Accuses President Trump of ‘Treason’ Over Russia Ties
Andrew McCarthy and GOP leaders slam President Trump’s Russia concessions, calling them reckless and ‘beyond irresponsible.’
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Andrew C. McCarthy, a conservative and former Trump supporter, has sharply criticized President Donald Trump over the administration’s recent concessions to Russia. McCarthy condemned Trump’s October 11 announcement of an “energy ceasefire” and the decision to waive sanctions on Russian diesel, accusing the administration of siding with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin without securing any concessions on Ukraine.
McCarthy Denounces Diesel Deal and Energy Ceasefire
In an op-ed for the National Review, McCarthy called the diesel deal “reprehensible” and warned it came with “no concessions from Putin on Ukraine.” He criticized the waiver of sanctions as likely illegal and pointed out the minimal impact the diesel imports would have on sky-high prices. McCarthy also slammed Trump’s attempt to blame Ukraine for soaring fuel costs, arguing instead that Trump’s own policies—namely the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—have driven prices higher.
Ceasefire Rigged Against Ukraine
McCarthy described the “energy ceasefire” announced by Trump on Truth Social as “rigged against Ukraine.” When the White House clarified that the ceasefire applied only to oil refineries, McCarthy highlighted that Ukraine has no operational refineries, Russia having destroyed the last one four years ago. This, he said, showed Trump’s clear choice to side with Putin over Ukraine’s interests.
Broader Geopolitical Concerns Raised
Beyond the immediate energy issues, McCarthy accused the Kremlin of supporting the U.S. war with Iran by supplying drones and intelligence. He portrayed Russia as part of an anti-American axis with China, Iran, and North Korea. “While Trump embraces Putin, Putin aids and abets the ‘Death to America’ regime,” McCarthy wrote, emphasizing the dangerous implications of Trump’s approach.
Other Republican Leaders Join the Criticism
Senator John Cornyn of Texas called Trump’s actions “reckless,” pointing out Putin’s commitment to restoring Russia’s former glory and his view of the Soviet Union’s collapse as a geopolitical catastrophe. Similarly, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina deemed the decision to drop sanctions “beyond irresponsible,” suggesting Trump should focus on resolving the Iran issue to lower energy prices rather than helping Putin.
The debate over Trump’s Russia policy has intensified as concessions to Moscow raise concerns across party lines, with prominent conservatives and GOP senators voicing alarm over the administration’s stance on the Ukraine conflict and energy crisis.
