Republicans in Congress have long been intent on countering America’s rivals and spreading U.S. influence abroad.

Republican Rep. Don Bacon, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, asserts that "real Republicans know that Putin’s Russia hates the West and freedom."

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took a clear swipe at President Trump this week by noting that seven in 10 Americans told a recent survey they blame Russia for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

A stunning scene took place in the White House Oval Office yesterday as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was told to leave the White House following a consequential meeting with President Trump. Rep. Sara Jacobs,

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R - FL) told CNN’s Pamela Brown that President Trump needed to knock Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy “off his spot a little bit” in negotiations to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Role reversals. I'm still with Reagan," Bacon said. Another GOP lawmaker granted anonymity to speak freely placed blame on both sides, calling the meeting "a missed opportunity for both Ukraine and the United States and a big win for Vladimir Putin."