He did, and we have seen that pattern over and over again. We just learned of this briefing that took place in the House of Representatives this week. The response from President Trump was not, Oh, my goodness. Let's pass this legislation. It was to fire the guy who was in charge of the intelligence community. So what do you think? It is a mystery to all of us as to why the President is taking this action other than the fact that, of course, he did call on Russia in the last election and welcomed its support. We all saw him on national television when he did that.
Chris Van Hollen: “He did, and we have seen that pattern over and over again. We just learned of this briefing that took place in the House…”
On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
Share
More from Chris Van Hollen
Aug 24, 2026
The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution. If the Court won’t act, Congress must. The highest court in our land should be held to the highest…
Aug 8, 2026
Sergeant Ed Ramsey lived a life of public service – joining the Army to defend our nation, then going on to serve his community in his local post office for nearly three decades. During those years, his unstinting kindness made such an…
Aug 26, 2026
It is a metaphor for his presidency — if Trump can’t have his way, the American people will pay the price.
Aug 15, 2026
USCIS’s actions have repeatedly increased the burden of and difficulty in obtaining U.S. citizenship.





