Grassley on Trump calling Putin: 'I wouldn't have a conversation with a criminal'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY ALEXANDER BOLTON - 03/21/18 11:09 AM EDT

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) says he wouldn’t have called Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his reelection, referring to the Russian leader as a “criminal.”

Grassley’s comments to reporters on Wednesday were a pointed reproof in response to President Trump’s call to Putin the previous day, which sparked backlash after Trump declined to press Putin on the fairness of Russia's election and the poisoning of a former Russian double agent living in England.

“I think Putin is a criminal. What he did in Georgia, what he did in Ukraine, what he did in Baltic, what he’s done in London poisoning people with active nerve gas, that’s a criminal act. I wouldn’t have a conversation with a criminal,” Grassley said when asked about Trump's call.

Trump in his conversation with Putin also did not raise concerns about allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election but did congratulate Putin for winning another six-year term over the weekend.





Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/379499-grassley-trumps-call-to-criminal-putin-was-inappropriate

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. And you also wouldn't lift a finger to remove the traitor from the WH.

Because taking all of my money and giving it to your rich friends is more important to you than the country surviving.

[lark]

2. Well, he did that, plus express his undying love and had phone sex with his master.

[C_U_L8R]

3. Wait, what? Which criminal?

Is he talking about not talking to Trump. Or Putin. Or either of them criminals.

[dicksmc3]

12. exactly riggt!!

Snake in the Grassley is calling himself out after how many trips to the White House to talk to Trumpie??? TOO MANY!!!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

4. Yeah whatever motherfucker. You've had plenty of conversations with criminals. I believe you

call them "colleagues".

[matt819]

5. Hold on . .

Is Grassley talking about trump or putin? Statement applies to both.

[jrthin]

6. That's a question I am unclear on. Which one is he referring to?

They are both criminals.

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Chuckie is not about to upset

The Donald. All one needs to know is,Grass-Bag has a long History of Party over Country. Read his Bio.

[BumRushDaShow]

8. 'I wouldn't have a conversation with a criminal'

Seems the irony is completely lost on him.

[mpcamb]

9. But, Chuck, would actually vote against him? That's the real question.

Spineless worm.

[bluestarone]

10. If what he says is true he

Can't even talk to himself! or anybody in the White house, or anyone on Repubs side of congress!!!!!!!!

[rockfordfile]

11. Wait Grassley had dinner with two fascist Russians last year

[ffr]

13. 'I wouldn't have a conversation with a criminal?' Who is he referring to, tRump or Putin?

[BlueStater]

14. Who's the criminal? Trump or Putin? n/t