Lawmakers say Trumps words matter and hurt the countrys standing abroad
A growing roster of Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill say they believe President Trumps pugnacious rhetoric and unpredictable behavior threaten to diminish the United States standing around the world, do real damage to fragile diplomatic relationships and even weaken global stability.
Lawmakers are speaking in increasingly urgent tones about Trumps unusual foreign policy statements and his tendency to pick fights with domestic and international figures. They say it has taken a toll on the way key allies, foes and other foreign observers view the United States. Even members of Trumps own party are having difficulties vouching for him.
A countrys more than one person, said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), when asked whether he is concerned that the presidents words have harmed the U.S. image. The senator, who dined Wednesday with Trump but has also criticized the presidents posture toward Russia, added: Theres more than one voice in America.
In a striking speech to international defense officials gathered Friday in Germany, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) suggested that the survival of the Western world is at risk from some of the ideas Trump has embraced.
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