Chris Smith Weak on Putin Attack

Chris Smith hasn’t spoken out against Trump’s acceptance of Putin’s attack on our election. But Smith’s acquiescence to Trump began long before with Smith’s support for releasing the Nunes memo.

Smith tried to appear neutral by supporting the release of the Democratic memo, but this misses the point. The investigation into Russian election meddling is something all Americans must take seriously. Mueller’s findings must be accepted and acted upon to defend ourselves in the future. Smith claiming he supported both sides doesn’t exonerate him and contributes to the problem. Having “two sides” is exactly what Nunes, Trump, and Republicans want. If half of the country views the investigation as tainted, we will be paralyzed to the point of inaction, leaving us vulnerable this November and beyond.

Set aside questions of collusion or obstruction for the moment; every intelligence agency has confirmed that Russia acted to sway the election for Trump. There have been indictments and guilty pleas. Russian efforts are real and haven’t stopped.

Smith has shown he won’t stand up to Trump, and the only way to secure future elections is to vote for representatives who will. Josh Welle understands the severity of the threat. He has spoken out unequivocally against Trump’s acceptance of Putin’s attack and will support legislation to secure our elections and hold Trump accountable. We can’t afford to let Russia continue unabated, and we can’t afford more of Chris Smith who won’t protect us. It’s time for real leadership. It’s time for Josh Welle.