Dem Congressman Compares Trump's Ukraine Minerals Deal to an Episode of 'The Sopranos' on Fox News: 'Mafia-Like' | Video
Donald Trump's proposal to secure rare-earth mineral rights from Ukraine in exchange for continued aid is a protection racket that would make Tony Soprano proud, Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said Sunday on a hit with Fox News.
House Dem Tells Fox News Trump is Acting Like Tony Soprano Toward Ukraine
The Connecticut Democrat told Fox News that asking Ukraine for rare earth minerals in exchange for protection from Russia was akin to a New Jersey shakedown.
Ukraine Minerals Deal as Soon as This Week, Donald Trump Announces
Trump says the proposed arrangement is intended to help offset more than $180 billion in US aid delivered to Kyiv since 2022.
Trump says US, Ukraine getting 'close' on critical mineral deal as he holds talks with Macron
President Donald Trump said Monday that he was hopeful the United States and Ukraine will soon come to terms on a rare earth minerals deal after he met with fellow Group of Seven leaders for a virtual session on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Wants Better Terms on Minerals Deal Demanded by Trump
The U.S. and Ukraine pushed divergent messages over the weekend, with Kyiv pressing for better terms to the mineral-rights deal sought by President Trump, while Washington urged Ukraine to swiftly accept the proposal already on the table.
Ukraine agrees to massive US mineral deal after Trump makes $500 billion demand
Ukraine agreed to the terms of a mineral deal from U.S. as Kyiv officials hope to improve relations with the Trump administration and pave the road toward a long-term American security commitment. It comes after the US demanded $500 billion in potential revenue from the precious mineral resources.
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Trump Ukraine policy looks like an episode of ‘The Sopranos’: Democratic rep
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.) says President Trump’s push for Ukraine’s rare earths and minerals amid the nation’s war ...
Stamford finance board fails to support East Side library project: 'taxing citizens ... mercilessly'
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