U.S. Politics > Trump Administration > Trump Calls for Senate to Reject Inquiry on Putin’s Possible Role in 2016 Election
On February 19, 2025, President Donald Trump called for the Senate to halt any inquiry or investigation regarding any possible role played by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the 2016 American presidential election. This move came on the heels of a suggestion from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had proposed creating a bi-partisan committee to investigate the matter further. However, President Trump vehemently opposed this idea, insisting that any inquiry would be a “total waste of time” and that “Putin is blameless and has nothing to do with our country’s election.” Senators on both sides of the aisle expressed dismay at the forcefulness of the president’s position, with many urging that it was premature to close the books on this matter so swiftly. Democrats accused President Trump of being ideologically driven and part of a larger conspiracy to protect Putin and Russian collusion in the 2016 election, while Republicans urged caution and a measured response. The situation remains fluid, and Senators from both parties are continuing to debate the issue in committee meetings and on the Senate floor.
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