Former GOP Senator Blasts Colleagues in High-Stakes Gamble

Former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) delivered a stern caution to his former congressional peers, accusing them of engaging in a "risky bet" for not speaking up against the situation. foreign policy direction of President Donald Trump .

In a stinging op-ed In the Washington Post, Flake shared with readers that throughout Trump’s tenure, first term Internal safeguards assisted in "curbing the president’s more impulsive tendencies." However, as he noted, this constraint has since vanished.

“That brings us to Congress — particularly my fellow Republicans ," he penned on Thursday. "Now, the duty to voice your concerns lies with you."

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The former Arizona senator , who later took on the role of U.S. ambassador to Turkey , utilized his Thursday op-ed to criticize heavily the GOP for not resisting Trump’s inclinations in foreign policy matters.

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Some may believe that the adverse aspects of the administration’s foreign policy tendencies could potentially be rectified over time, similar to how certain tariffs were gradually withdrawn amid public scrutiny," Flake penned. "However, this would be a perilous risk. The global community does not halt its progress while we await superior leadership.

“He cautioned that trust, once lost, is not readily restored.”

Flake ended by encouraging his ex-colleagues in Congress to affirm that America continues to stand with its allies and stands opposed to "nations acting contrary." Russian aggression ."

The world is observing," he continued. "Our partners are paying attention to the statements made by members of Congress. Let’s provide them with reasons to trust that the American leadership they depend on can persist long after this presidency.

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