Senator Mark Kelly, in a candid conversation with Margaret Brennan on CBS's "Face the Nation," voiced his concerns over President Trump's latest maneuvers in foreign policy, particularly regarding Venezuela and Ukraine. He highlighted the pitfalls of escalating conflicts and the urgency of domestic issues such as the ongoing government shutdown and healthcare premiums. Arizona's own Sen. Kelly pointed out, "They had a very hard time explaining to us the rationale for doing this and the constitutionality of doing it when you consider what the law of warfare, especially at sea," as he discussed the legality of recent U.S. strikes in the Caribbean, as reported by his official Senate website.
According to the same source, Kelly was critical of Trump's stance on Ukraine after the President's discussion with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stating, "The President has one view, then he talks to Vladimir Putin, and he changes his story on this." The senator's remarks underscore the influence of the Russian president on Trump's foreign policy decisions. In addition, Kelly raised questions on the administration's approach to regime change, pointing out the historically adverse outcomes for the U.S., "Regime change hasn't ever really worked out well for us as a nation where we’ve supported that, whether in Vietnam, Cuba, Iraq, Afghanistan," suggesting a pattern that places Americans at risk.
Domestically, addressing the government shutdown, Kelly urged a resolution, criticizing the lack of substantial negotiations. He told "Face the Nation," "We should be able to wrap this up this week if they will sit down and have a negotiation with us." Emphasizing the brevity of the attempted talks, he noted that "The President has spent one hour negotiating this issue with leadership in Congress. That’s it. One hour," Kelly clarified the pressing need to act swiftly, especially considering the impending rise in healthcare premiums on November 1st.
Kelly's assertion for a timely response, as he advocated for the reopening of the government and discussions to manage healthcare expenses, comes amid nationwide concerns over these pressing issues. As he asserts, "The President said he wants to fix this premium thing and he wants the government open. That’s what we want," providing a compass for what the immediate future of negotiations might hold, according to insights from the televised interview on CBS's "Face the Nation."
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