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Velázquez on Trump, Putin Meeting and Press Conference

July 16, 2018

Velázquez on Trump, Putin Meeting and Press Conference

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today regarding President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin:

"This is a shameful day in our national history. Today, the President of the United States shared a stage with a known foreign adversary, kowtowing to him, refusing to stand up for American interests and debasing our country, as a whole.

"For anyone who has questioned whether Vladimir Putin has leverage over Donald Trump, today's disgraceful performance should lay those doubts to rest. Now, it is more imperative than ever that the Special Counsel be permitted to continue its work unimpeded. Republicans in Congress must also finally put their country first, step forward and begin holding Donald Trump accountable. Our democracy's future hangs in the balance."

In December of 2016, Velázquez was the first Member of Congress to call on the Department of Justice to appoint a Special Counsel.