Ryuu96 on 14 September 2025
McCaul has long pushed Trump to take a tougher stance on Russia and its invasion of Ukraine and he said he thinks the president is "waking up" that Russian President Vladimir Putin "is not negotiating in good faith."
McCaul becomes one of at least 10 House members leaving the chamber without seeking higher office, a tally that includes fellow GOP hawk Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, who's been increasingly critical of Trump's response to Putin.
McCaul of Texas to retire, GOP hawk worries after Russia escalation | AP News
No doubt these retirees will be replaced by Putin bootlickers.
