President Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine have received support from Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives and leading foreign policy lawmaker.
“President Trump’s bold and tenacious leadership and tireless efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine are inspiring and will make the difference in any progress that may be made,” said Smith.
He added, “The President’s noble resolve to save lives and stop the killing is clearly motivating and enabling him to talk to both sides and all European stakeholders with credibility and influence. My wife, Marie, and I continue to pray that he succeed, and that a lasting and just peace takes hold.”
Smith highlighted Trump’s consistent approach, stating, “President Trump has been a consistent voice and strong force for peace – including when this was a difficult and lonely position. This laser-focused commitment was lacking in the Biden Administration, and we are already beginning to see results. In fact, in the first seven months of his second term, President Trump has been successful and canny in bringing fighting to an end in many conflicts, as we have witnessed in Asia and Africa.”
According to Smith, leaders from France, Italy, Germany, Finland, the United Kingdom, as well as heads of the European Commission and NATO attended a White House meeting focused on peace efforts. President Trump noted it was unprecedented for so many world leaders to gather at the White House simultaneously.
“President Trump has shown courage and the ability to lead – our country’s closest allies are now working closely with him toward a peace that protects Ukraine under the best achievable terms,” Smith said.
Recent polling from Ukraine shows most citizens support negotiations for ending the conflict.
Chris Smith currently represents New Jersey’s 4th district in Congress after replacing Frank Thompson in 1981. He was born in Rahway, New Jersey in 1953, graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BS degree in 1975, and resides in Manchester Township.
