Laxalt comes out against Ukraine, leaning into his pro-Putin stance

Sleazy, corrupt politician Adam Laxalt called to halt U.S. efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine last week, reinforcing his pro-Putin stance at a time when Democrats, Republicans, and our allies have united in opposition to his bloody invasion. 

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Laxalt and his allies have cozied up to Putin. As Americans united against Putin, Laxalt failed to condemn him and was called out for being soft on Russia after attending a fundraiser at which Donald Trump praised Putin for invading Ukraine.

Laxalt also has a history with a Russian oligarch, which may explain his pro-Putin stance. Trump associates Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman illegally funneled Russian oligarch Andrey Muraviev’s money into Laxalt’s failed campaign for Governor in 2018. The scandal was so significant that it landed Laxalt in federal court.

Statement from Nevada Democratic Victory Spokesperson Olivia Davis:

“Corrupt politician Adam Laxalt has made it clear that he chooses America’s enemies over our allies and puts Vladimir Putin’s interests first. He remains on the fringes of his own party, putting American national security last.”

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