‘Unbelievably incompetent’: Dem blasts Trump admin leadership amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US Foreign Policy & National Security Concerns - The report suggests potential incompetence within the administration, questioning the sidelining of Secretary of Defense Hegathth and the role of less experienced individuals in major peace negotiations [1][2] - Concerns are raised about Steve Wickoff's interactions with Russian officials regarding a potential Ukraine-Russia deal, with accusations that he is being "bamboozled" by the Russians, potentially leading to a peace plan that favors Russian interests [3][6] - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accused of dishonesty and untrustworthiness, further complicating the negotiation process [5] - The report highlights concerns about potential unlawful orders within the military and the Secretary of Defense's handling of classified information, raising questions about his competence and adherence to regulations [7][8][9] Congressional Oversight & Executive Power - A Congressman is introducing legislation to prevent unauthorized military action in Venezuela, aiming to restrict the executive branch from using federal funds for military intervention without congressional approval [11][12] - The Congressman draws a parallel to the Iraq War, emphasizing the importance of congressional authorization for military force [12][13] - The report acknowledges the limitations of the minority party in Congress to check the administration's actions but emphasizes the importance of engaging with Republican colleagues to address concerns about foreign policy decisions [15][16][17]