California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff is once again lashing out at President Donald Trump, this time accusing him of “betraying” Ukraine during a CNN interview. Schiff’s latest tirade comes just one month into Trump’s presidency, with the senator already blaming him for failing to end the war that began under former President Joe Biden.
Schiff’s Attack on Trump Over Ukraine
Speaking on CNN, Schiff condemned Trump’s diplomatic approach, claiming that his efforts to negotiate a settlement undermine U.S. alliances and favor Russia.
🗣 Schiff’s Key Accusations:
✔ Trump is “pressuring Zelenskyy” into accepting a deal that offers “something for nothing.”
✔ The U.S. sided with Russia in a United Nations resolution, a move Schiff calls “one of the most shameful incidents in modern history.”
✔ Millions of Americans are ashamed of Trump for allegedly abandoning democratic principles and prioritizing “transactional” politics over alliances.
📢 Schiff’s direct quote:
“We’ve not only betrayed an ally, but we’ve betrayed our principles. Are we to be nothing except transactional now? We have no commitment to democracy, no commitment to our allies. It’s all going to be about money—that seems to be Donald Trump’s orientation.”
Schiff Praises Zelenskyy While Blasting Trump
Despite the three-year-long war with Russia, Schiff hailed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “Churchillian” in his leadership and criticized Trump’s diplomatic efforts as “tawdry.”
💬 Schiff’s Take on Trump’s Peace Deal:
✔ Claims Zelenskyy is being forced to accept “a fig leaf offer” of Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for “little or nothing.”
✔ Accuses Trump of being beholden to Putin, saying Zelenskyy is forced to negotiate with a hostile U.S. president.
✔ Frames Ukraine as a victim of Trump’s policies, suggesting the U.S. is now “bullying” allies rather than supporting them.
Schiff Slams Trump’s Government Reform Efforts
Schiff then shifted his focus to Trump’s plans to cut bloated government spending, calling it an attack on hardworking federal employees.
🚨 Trump’s Federal Government Plans:
✔ Targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in government agencies.
✔ Reducing bureaucratic inefficiency and laying off unnecessary employees.
✔ Eliminating programs that fail to deliver results.
💬 Schiff’s Complaint:
“President Trump’s description of bloated and fat may be a good description of the White House and its modus operandi, but what this really is, is just an effort to denigrate and demean people who are working hard.”
Schiff even invoked Elon Musk, claiming that under Trump’s policies, Musk would be firing public health workers rather than innovating in space and technology.
Schiff Predicts “Trump Shutdown” Despite House Passing a Spending Bill
In another bizarre claim, Schiff warned of an impending government shutdown, even though the House already has the votes to pass a spending bill.
🗣 Schiff’s Shutdown Warning:
✔ Blames Trump and House Republicans for a potential shutdown.
✔ Claims House leaders are adopting a “my way or the highway” strategy.
✔ Says another “Trump shutdown” would be disastrous for the country.
💬 Schiff’s Final Warning:
“That would be adding more catastrophe, another Trump shutdown. We went through that in the first Trump administration. They say they want to address deficits and debt, yet they’re pushing a tax cut that will only explode our deficit and debt.”
The Reality Behind Schiff’s Claims
While Schiff paints Trump as a villain, the facts show a different picture:
📌 Trump’s approach to Ukraine prioritizes peace negotiations to end the war—not prolong it.
📌 Trump’s government reforms are aimed at cutting waste and inefficiency, not targeting hardworking employees.
📌 House Republicans have already secured a spending deal, making a shutdown less likely than Schiff suggests.
As Schiff ramps up his attacks on Trump, one thing is clear: the Democratic establishment is panicking over Trump’s return to power.
🚨 Will Schiff’s fear-mongering work, or are Americans seeing through the narrative? Stay tuned for updates.