Sen. Mark Kelly criticizes Trump on Russia and NATO

The NPR Network is providing live coverage from Chicago this week, focusing on the Democratic National Convention. A key highlight came from Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, who delivered a stark warning about the potential consequences of a second term for former President Donald Trump. Kelly emphasized that Trump's presidency could severely damage the United States' global standing, particularly in relation to international alliances. During his speech, Kelly criticized Trump for his past comments regarding Russia, specifically his failure to hold the country accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. He contrasted this with Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he praised for her unwavering support of NATO. Kelly urged the audience to recognize the importance of strong leadership, stating, "Let’s prove that America is still the leader the world needs today by electing the leader we need right now, Kamala Harris." The senator also highlighted Trump's history of skipping intelligence briefings and derogatory remarks about military personnel, labeling them as "suckers and losers." He expressed concern that Trump's re-election would lead to a loss of credibility and respect on the world stage, asserting that "the rest of the world laughs at Trump." Kelly concluded with a dire warning, stating that if Trump were to regain the presidency, the true "suckers" would be the American people.