Helsinki Summit

Republican Leaders Should Apologize to America

Earl “Skip” Cooper IIJuly 19, 2018

Following Rep. Maxine Waters comments, House Speaker Paul Ryan criticizes Waters over her remarks demanding an apology to President Donald Trump. “There is no place for this. She should obviously apologize. That’s dangerous for our society, that’s dangerous for our democracy.” Ryan said, at a news conference for GOP Leaders.” In addition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell adds “I assure you I will not be intimidated by this group of socialist who apparently prefer open borders.” McConnell told reporters.

Trump Won’t Protect Our Elections, So States Must Step Up

Rev. Jesse JacksonJuly 19, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin came late to the Helsinki Summit with Donald Trump on Monday and spoke first at the news conference afterward. He handed Trump a soccer ball from the World Cup, but he clearly walked away with the trophy for the World Cup of politics, largely because Trump, in a bizarre and unprecedented performance, kept scoring own goals on Putin’s behalf.