Duckworth Blasts Defense Undersecretary Nominee for Failing to Clearly State Russia Started the War

March 4, 2025 - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee—criticized President Trump’s dangerous decision to abandon our democratic partners, our interests and our fundamental American values by pausing all military aid to Ukraine. Additionally, Duckworth pressed Trump’s Under Secretary of Defense for Policy nominee, Elbridge Colby, on whether he would state clearly that Russia invaded Ukraine. Mr. Elbridge refused to answer. Connect with Senator Tammy Duckworth online: Visit Senator Tammy Duckworth’s website: https://bit.ly/2T1YNN4 Like Senator Tammy Duckworth on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2UaYBaX Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2H6f24D Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NB8FHO