Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) faced scrutiny during a Sunday interview for his reluctance to label Vladimir Putin a war criminal. While acknowledging the destructive nature of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Mullin instead focused on a narrative propagated by former President Trump, suggesting that the conflict could have been avoided under Trump's leadership. He argued for a strong approach to negotiations, asserting that concessions may be necessary for peace, in stark contrast to his Republican colleagues who have been openly critical of Putin.
I'm not sitting here defending Putin. Putin's not a good guy. At the same time, that's up to the Russian people. That's not up to us to make that decision.
What President Trump is trying to do is end the war. And he's trying to end the war from a place of strength. You don't end a war from a place of weakness.
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