The Trump admin is resurrecting the War on Terror playbook—the same playbook that embroiled the US in two decades of war in the Middle East. Only this time the admin has no credible legal basis & no Congressional authorization. The American people do not want a new forever war.

Trump: there's no affordability crisis Also Trump: rolls back his own tariffs because they fueled the affordability crisis he claims doesn’t exist www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...

RM @meeks.house.gov: Cameroonians deserve a future that reflects their aspirations. This election was marred by alleged electoral fraud and a government crackdown on the opposition and protesters—spoiling what many Cameroonians saw as a potential opportunity for peaceful, democratic change.

Rubio is wrong. Major Russian companies like Rosatom, Nornickel and Tatneft have not been fully sanctioned or sanctioned at all. The US could impose more secondary sanctions on oil purchases above the price cap and human rights sanctions for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.

Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov and @keating.house.gov sent a letter to Secretary Bessent and Secretary Rubio expressing strong opposition to the Trump admin’s removal of former Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, his family and dozens of his affiliates from US sanctions lists.

RM @meeks.house.gov: The Trump admin and the Bureau of Industry and Security bungled the "Affiliates Rule" from start to finish.

This is nothing more than the Trump administration finding new ways to keep people out of our country, and a reminder that their cruelty continues to target the most vulnerable. This directive is unnecessary, un-American, and hurts our global standing. It should be rescinded.

Trump would rather whitewash Russian aggression and shield Putin from accountability than acknowledge the truth: Russia’s war aims to strip Ukraine of its sovereignty and identity. This is weak and disgraceful.

RM @meeks.house.gov: Deeply troubled by the tragic bombing in Pakistan’s capital that claimed innocent lives & injured many. My thoughts are with the victims and all those affected. We must all condemn these unjustifiable acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

RM @meeks.house.gov: My thoughts are with the people of Delhi following the horrific terrorist attack at the Red Fort on Monday. I condemn this senseless violence, mourn the lives lost, and extend my deepest condolences to all impacted. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

Trump’s reckless, illegal boat strikes are already driving away allies and partners, undermining our ability to combat the very drug trafficking threats this admin claims its fighting. Ignoring the rule of law doesn’t make us safer, it isolates us.

Erdogan has eroded nearly every last pillar of Turkey's democracy in order to keep his grip on power, including using the judicial system to silence political opposition. No wonder he and Trump are such good friends. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...

RM @meeks.house.gov : I’m concerned by proposed constitutional changes in Pakistan that could weaken civilian authority & place military officers above the law. The US should support democratic governance, not delegitimize it by meeting the Chief of Army Staff as if he were head of state.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov and @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social led 56 colleagues in a letter to Secretary Rubio urging the Trump admin to continue immediate humanitarian and recovery assistance to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Trump brazenly using his pardon power to free a supporter who was found guilty of helping China repress and intimidate people on American soil. Blatant corruption at the cost of US national security and values.

RM @meeks.house.gov: AU election observers have spoken clearly: Tanzania’s elections did not meet democratic standards. Attacks by government security forces have reportedly killed more than a thousand Tanzanian citizens and must be met with full accountability.

While Beijing is investing in energy infrastructure needed to win the AI race, Trump is gutting America’s renewable energy industry and jobs. The end result? Americans’ energy bills soar and our AI competitiveness slips. www.economist.com/leaders/2025...

Still waiting on a response, Secretary Rubio www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

There is a genocide taking place in Sudan right now.   Congress can take action TODAY to help achieve peace.

Trump is abusing the law and driving up costs for the American people with his illegal tariffs. The Supreme Court should strike them down.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov issued the following statement criticizing the Trump administration for removing an arms embargo on Cambodia without notifying or consulting Congress:

Our self-proclaimed "guardian of the Article 1 branch of government" has led Republicans in surrendering Congress' constitutional powers over: -the budget -tariffs -use of military force -oversight 7 weeks of vacation later, he's effectively ceded his speakership to Trump 🤡🤡🤡

RM @meeks.house.gov: The RSF is weaponizing hunger in Sudan and now 375,000 people in El Fasher and Kadugli are experiencing famine. Aid workers must be granted immediate access to populations in need. apnews.com/article/suda...

You can’t call yourself a "guardian" of Congress’s Article I authority while literally changing the House rules to block Congress from voting on tariffs. That’s not guarding power — that’s giving it away.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov issued the following statement after attending a briefing yesterday with Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth and other officials on the administration's extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific:

RM Gregory Meeks: This should be an open and shut case. As we made clear in our amicus brief, Trump does not have the legal authority to impose his tariffs, the Constitution only grants Congress that power.

Trump and Rubio's reckless foreign aid cuts are worsening the very conflicts they claim to care about. USAID’s early warning system in Nigeria helped promote peaceful coexistence and save lives. It was cut, and Nigeria saw one of the deadliest communal violence attacks this year.

Secretary Rubio needs to come before this committee and explain how the Trump administration starting an illegal war with Venezuela would benefit the American people. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...

RM @meeks.house.gov: Pleased to meet with France’s Ambassador Bili about our shared commitment to Ukraine and to holding Russia accountable, addressing the ongoing crisis in Haiti, and working with our allies on a sustainable path to peace in the Middle East.

Congress must show that Sudan is not a forgotten conflict. @meeks.house.gov' bill would sanction those responsible for atrocities in Sudan, prohibit the sale of major US defense equipment to countries fueling the conflict, provide humanitarian relief, protect civilians and more.

RM @meeks.house.gov: RSF atrocities in El Fasher underscore what’s at stake when external actors are left to fuel Sudan’s conflict without consequences. Congress can—and must—act today to cut off that support and help Sudan achieve lasting peace. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/31/s...

Statement from Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov and @sarajacobs.house.gov on President Trump’s threat to cut off all assistance to Nigeria and prepare for possible U.S. military intervention:

Binance pled guilty to DOJ’s prosecution, including for its violation of Iran sanctions and handling $$$ transactions for Al Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas and other terrorist orgs. But helping enrich the Trump family gets you a pardon? Hard to think up a more shameless corruption scandal.

The American people don’t want a new war. It's time Republicans stop rubber stamping Trump's reckless actions, hold hearings on these illegal strikes in the Caribbean, and get answers for the American people.

RM Meeks: Cutting the refugee cap by 94% while prioritizing white Afrikaners over our Afghan allies—who stood with us through 2 decades of war—& people fleeing life-threatening crises around the world is shameful. At a time of heightened conflict & instability, it's also a moral & strategic failure.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov spoke with Jamaican Ambassador Antony Anderson to express support for the people of Jamaica as they recover from Hurricane Melissa, and reaffirmed his commitment to push for swift U.S. disaster relief assistance.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov issued the following statement after attending a House Armed Services Committee briefing today with Department of Defense officials regarding the administration's military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific:

From TikTok to tariffs, Trump’s policies are making America weaker and less competitive with China. When he goes into his meeting with Xi, what else is Trump prepared to give away to Beijing to save face for his failed trade war?

Trump's delivering another gift to Xi. RFA's long been a thorn in China's side for its reporting, including on the Uyghur genocide. Unless Republicans take action to sustain RFA, China can freely dominate the airwaves with propaganda. Tell us again how Trump is strong on China?

RM @meeks.house.gov: Because Trump wanted to protect his corrupt friend Bolsonaro, Americans are now paying more for Brazilian goods like coffee. Speaker Johnson must bring the resolution ending these tariffs to the floor, or I’ll aim to force a vote with a discharge petition.

I am sickened by the images of the RSF seizing El Fasher in Sudan. The UAE needs to cease their support NOW. The Trump Administration needs to invest in a real peace process that is not rigged to benefit external backers of this horrific war.

RM Meeks: This is unacceptable. My Sudan bill would cut off US defense sales to external actors funding the conflict in Sudan. It’s also why I will continue holding all major US arms sales going to the UAE while it continues to arm the RSF. The US must do all we can to help end this conflict.

Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov, Ranking Member @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social are calling on the State Department to swiftly deploy necessary disaster relief assistance to Jamaica and the Caribbean ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s expected landfall:

RM @meeks.house.gov: Beijing needs to release Jin Mingri & these Christian leaders immediately. President Trump must raise Beijing's ongoing assault on religious freedom & its human rights abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans & others in his meeting with Xi. www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...

RM @meeks.house.gov: Devastating reports of atrocities perpetrated by the RSF in El Fasher. Civilians must be allowed to safely leave the city and the RSF must immediately facilitate unfettered access for emergency aid. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

While Trump and his MAGA donors get richer, America's working class suffers.

RM @meeks.house.gov: Concerned about reports of internet blockages and crackdowns against protesters as Cameroon awaits official election results. It is critical that the election outcome is transparent and reflects the will of the people. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Turns out you can just line the pockets of the president and buy your way out of crimes these days.

RM @meeks.house.gov: Congrats to the Bolivian people for making their voices heard at the ballot box this week. I look forward to working with Rodrigo Paz to grow the U.S.-Bolivia relationship and build new bridges between our two countries. www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/a...

Trump’s policies are screwing over the American people. But at least he gets his $300 million ballroom.