Michael McFaul

@McFaul888k followers

Professor of Political Science, Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute & Hoover Institution, all at Stanford University. U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2012-2014.

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1Feb 28, '25Zelensky has thanked Trump, Congress, and the American people many times. But let's be clear: when Trump and Vance said that THEY are trying to help Ukraine right now, and need to 23.4×6.8M91k18k6.5k
2Mar 18, '25Such a shocking, insulting statement about an ally from anyone, let alone a senior White House official. Who told her to say this? She obviously got in from somewhere. Im hope our 18.5×5.4M57k8.5k1.6k
3Mar 30, '25Why does Vance loathe Europeans so much? I honestly don’t understood it. Explanations?17.8×5.1M41k2.1k1.7k
4Feb 18, '25Trump's team allegedly has offered Putin (1) Ukrainian territory, (2) no NATO membership for Ukraine, (3) no US soldiers in Ukraine, (4) the withdrawal of US soldiers from Europe, 17.1×4.9M55k12k3.5k
5Jun 24, '23Can anyone remember a mutiny or coup attempt that lasted 24 hours and no one really fought or was killed? We all watched how easy it was for Wagner to seize Rostov. Something stran14.8×4.3M36k4.7k367
6Jan 21, '23Ukraine is winning. Russia is losing, And Putin knows it.12.8×3.7M44k4.3k115
7Mar 2, '25Trump, Vance & others either have forgotten or never knew that Zelensky signed a ceasefire agreement with Putin in 2019. Three years later, Putin launched his full-scale invasi11.4×3.3M76k23k3.3k
8Feb 18, '25Ukraine did not invade Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine! As an American, this is so embarrassing. To all Ukrainians, especially the families who have lost loved ones due to Putin's b9.3×2.7M65k11k777
9May 3, '23There was no assassination attempt on Putin. First, the drone used had no capacity to do major damage, let alone kill someone in the building. Second, Putin does not live (or sleep9.1×2.6M40k9.3k234
10Sep 18, '24This is just shocking. Mr. Vance is blatantly calling a legal action illegal. I’ve studied my whole life how democracies break down. This is how it happens folks. I hope he really 8.5×2.5M53k12k2k
11Feb 18, '25Admiration by so many Republicans for Putin--a brutal dictator with no respect for human life, individual liberties, or private property, who hates America -- is one of the most sh8.0×2.3M41k7.5k1k
12Mar 1, '25VP Vance asked for a thank you for an aid package he voted against. His administration also told Zelensky that he (1) has to give up parts of his country to Putin , (2) cant join N7.6×2.2M39k8.6k1.2k
13Feb 11, '24When we were attacked on 9/11/2001, our NATO allies came to our aid. Soldiers from NATO countries died fighting next to our soldiers in Afghanistan, even though none of their count6.2×1.8M44k8.8k475
14Aug 23, '24Please send me the Trump speech in which he articulates his detailed policy agenda on foreign policy. Serious request. I want to write a piece contrasting Trump and Harris on forei6.0×1.7M31k3.9k405
15Feb 16, '24Putin killed Navalny. Report it straight.5.6×1.6M48k8.3k167
16Feb 28, '25Senator Vance voted AGAINST aid to Ukraine. And now he wants to be thanked. Wow.5.4×1.6M52k9.1k662
17Feb 24, '25Imagine a Ukrainian arguing that we were not attacked on September 11, 2001. And if we were that’s because we provoked Al Qaeda.5.0×1.4M52k6.6k882
18Oct 28, '25OUT TODAY! My new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats, looks at the challenges posed by autocratic Russia and China and explains how/why the U.S. must lead the democratic world in respon4.8×1.4M2.1k882232
19Mar 14, '25Putin didn’t ask Ukraine and the rest of Europe for permission to invite North Korean soldiers to Russia. So Zelenskyy does not need to ask for Putins permission to invite European4.1×1.2M46k10k489
20Feb 12, '25Everyone keeps talking about what Zelenskyy has to give up for peace. Why doesn’t anyone talk about what Putin needs to give up! He invaded Ukraine.3.9×1.1M49k8.5k419
21Jul 8, '24Russia Is a Terrorist State.3.7×1.1M38k5.3k88
22Feb 28, '25Zelenskyy has said to the American people thank you a 1000 times3.5×1M65k4.8k310
23Feb 16, '24Mr @SpeakerJohnson , Putin killed Navalny today. Navalny was my friend. He was a Christian, just like you & me. He believed in freedom, as I know you do. So please stop rewardi3.3×957k35k8.5k215
24Mar 23, '21You cannot be pro-life and pro-AR15 at the same time.2.9×094k14k193
25Mar 4, '25Journalists need to stop accepting this false frame from Trump that he is trying to negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Putin. He is not. He is throwing the Ukrainians under2.9×830k44k12k475
26Feb 19, '25I know many Republican senators and representatives in Congress do not share Trump's "analysis" of Zelensky. It's time for them to end their silence.2.9×824k43k6.7k312
27Mar 3, '25To the “journalist” who asked Zelenskyy why he wasn’t wearing a suit, I hoped he has the same “courage “ to ask Elon why he comes to the Oval Office in a t-shirt and baseball hat w2.4×692k43k5.2k230
28Aug 28, '20For those of us who study autocracies, including elections in autocracies, there were a lot of familiar messages, symbols, and methods on display this week at the #RNCConvention. T2.3×045k21k3.1k
29Nov 16, '19If you were as moved as I was by Ambassador Yovanovitch‘ s testimony today , retweet #BravoMasha !2.2×039k25k22
30Jul 4, '20Trump obviously has no idea what words like facism and totalitarianism mean. To those who wrote that speech, shame on you. To those that cleared on this speech, shame on you. Perha2.1×059k15k246
31Apr 24, '22LePen in France and Jansa in Slovenia losing on the same day is a giant victory for the renewal of democratic values in Europe and a huge setback for populist nationalism! Maybe th2.1×067k10k182
32Feb 17, '20"C'mon man !" I loved it when Obama used that phrase when I worked for him.1.9×050k15k821
33Nov 13, '20Remember four years ago when people called 306 a landslide, a blowout, a historic mandate, and urged everyone to stop being sore losers? I do.1.9×066k7.9k142
34Feb 26, '22I have no idea how long it will take. But I am confident in predicting that Putin's evil invasion of Ukraine marks the beginning of the end of Putin's dictatorship and Putinism in 1.8×060k8.5k252
35May 20, '22Teaching #Suho from @weareoneEXO the ambassadorial handshake at work today. #OnlyAtStanford! @FSIStanford @stanford.1.8×045k16k356
36Jul 5, '20According to reporting including @MeetThePress , Trump called Putin 6 times in 2 months - March 30th, April 9th, April 10th, April 12, May 7th, June 1 ! That would be a crazy numbe1.8×041k16k324
37Jul 18, '20What the hell is happening in Portland, and why isn't every American who believes in the constitution, states rights, federalism, freedom, individual liberty and rule of law not sc1.7×046k14k122
38Mar 28, '20President Trump is a public servant. He works for us. Or least that's the way it used to be. No one -- not a governor, not a doctor, not a patient -- needs to show their appreciati1.7×049k12k101
39Nov 1, '22Why do people blame Biden for gas prices and not the oil companies that all just posted record-breaking billions in profits this quarter?1.7×038k9.6k118
40Jan 7, '21I am dumfounded by how poorly we were prepared to defend our Capitol today. We need an independent investigation.1.7×055k7.2k63
41Apr 8, '22Serious question. I am not an expert. In international law, why is the Al Qaeda killing of innocents in NY and DC on September 11, 2001 considered an act of terrorism, but Putin's 1.6×048k9.3k205
42Sep 9, '20I want to hear from Trump supporters today. I want to hear them defend these Woodward interviews. When is enough enough?1.6×049k8.1k88
43Oct 2, '20I hope all those who mocked Vice President Biden for wearing a mask and holding small campaign events will now apologize to him.1.6×051k8.3k42
44Mar 4, '22"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." ― Albert Einstein1.6×045k10k293
45Oct 17, '22So it’s ok for Iran to provide Russia with long range weapons, but not ok for NATO to provide Ukraine with weapons of similar ranges?1.5×046k8.5k168
46Apr 3, '22Putin's barbaric killing in Bucha requires new sanctions immediately — oil and gas sanctions; all Russian banks out of Swift; all US companies out of Russia, by the end of the week1.5×045k9.4k93
47Aug 27, '19On foreign soil, Trump trashed a former U.S. president and praised a former KGB officer. Let that sink in.1.5×039k12k93
48Nov 8, '18To those media outlets who covered extensively the " the invading caravan" before the election-- sometimes on page one -- but now have completely dropped reporting on this alleged 1.5×039k12k42
49Aug 19, '22If Putin wins in Ukraine, he emboldens autocrats all over the world. If Ukrainians defeat Putin, they will embolden democrats all over the world. The stakes of this war are global.1.5×045k8.4k134
50Jan 3, '21Biden won. Trump lost. End of story.1.5×036k4.2k40
51Jan 11, '21Those who lied about the presidential election results for months deeply divided our country. Their hypocrisy now in calling for unity now is stunning.1.4×044k8.9k121
52Oct 3, '22Let's be clear, the guy trying to annex territory the size of Portugal, mobilizing 300,000 more soldiers, and threatening to use nuclear weapons is the one escalating, not Biden or1.4×046k7k179
53Jun 11, '22Putin has now made it crystal clear. His invasion of Ukraine was never about NATO expansion, and always about Russian expansion.1.4×042k8.5k192
54Jul 19, '18Thanks @Twitter world for all your support today. I really appreciate it.1.4×048k5k17
55Feb 27, '22Given Putin's horrific assault now on innocent civilians in Ukraine, the West should suspend the 30-day "grace period" and implement all financial sanctions today. TODAY.1.4×046k6.8k88
56Oct 3, '22So many analysts are saying that 'Putin cannot accept defeat.' Why do they assume that Zelensky can accept defeat?1.4×048k5k103
57Oct 22, '19Whenever you hear Trump use the the phrase, "people say" or "people are saying", you know whatever comes next is completed invented.1.4×043k7.3k39
58Feb 27, '22When dictators rule for decades, they (1) stop listening to advisors, (2) become disconnected from reality, (3) spend a lot of time alone, and (4) overreach. This is exactly what h1.3×042k7.4k374
59Nov 10, '20Biden is ahead of Trump by 45,000 in Pennsylvania. In 2000, the gap between Bush and Gore in Florida was 537. There is NO scenario by which this result gets overturned. Don't overr1.3×039k7.4k172
60Mar 21, '22If Putin truly believed his war was just, he would not be trying to prevent his citizens from knowing about it.1.3×042k7.5k115
61Dec 28, '20During this holiday, I didn't get to visit my folks in Montana like I usually do, or go golfing in Florida, or skiing in Colorado or relax at a resort home in Mexico. But I helped 1.3×041k7.6k61
62Jan 19, '21Trump went four years in office without once saying a critical word about Putin.1.3×040k7.3k101
63Apr 3, '22After Bucha, I hope American CEOs still operating in Russia have a good explanation for that immoral decision to their shareholders. Because I dont.1.3×040k7.6k78
64Mar 1, '22Putin has no endgame. Even if he takes Kyiv, then what? Ukrainians will never submit to him. Never.1.3×043k5.5k126
65Mar 4, '22It is morally indefensible for the U.S. to still be importing Russian oil.1.3×042k5.8k74
66Oct 5, '22OPEC's decision today to cut oil supplies directly and immediately assists Putin's war effort. They were not compelled to do so. They choose to do so. Don't ever forget it.1.3×034k8.7k211
67Feb 25, '22Hearing now that NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) has been activated. Excellent news.1.3×041k5.9k179
68Dec 10, '20Deeply offended by these Attorneys General who have joined this ridiculous lawsuit to overturn the will of the people in four states. Was especially disappointed to see the Montana1.3×042k5.1k68
69Sep 28, '20That Trump paid only $750 in taxes in '16/'17 - less than my retired parents - means either (1) he's guilty of tax fraud (2) he's a terrible, terrible businessperson, or (3) we hav1.2×032k7.8k123
70Nov 13, '19Sondland calling Trump on a cellphone from Kyiv is extraordinary for all sorts of reasons. Normally EU Ambos don’t call presidents. They never do so to discuss Ukraine policy. Doin1.2×034k9.5k107
71Mar 4, '22It is not "rational" to bomb a nuclear power plant. It is insane.1.2×041k5.6k73
72Apr 19, '19You don’t destroy evidence, lie to the FBI, or declare I’m f**ked, if you didn’t do anything wrong.1.2×035k8k70
73Oct 7, '22If Putin uses a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, he will be at fault, not Biden or Zelensky.1.2×039k4.8k73
74Dec 3, '17Trump has tweeted 36,500 times. To the best of my knowledge, yesterday's tweet -- the one adding evidence to his possible obstruction of justice -- is the first time ever that some1.2×032k9.4k0
75Aug 27, '18Think about this: President Trump has said many more kind words about Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin than American hero John McCain.1.2×030k9.9k25
76Feb 26, '22.@ZelenskyyUa is a brave, strong leader. I have the utmost respect for what he is doing to fight for freedom in his country and the world.1.2×041k5k52
77Mar 30, '22Putin is not withdrawing his soldiers from Kyiv. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling them. There is a difference.1.2×040k5.5k56
78Apr 6, '22The best way to avoid a conflict between NATO and Russia in the future is to help Ukraine stop Putins killing machine in Ukraine now. It is really that simple. A Putin loss in Ukra1.2×034k7.3k122
79Feb 13, '21McConnell gave the green light for future criminal and civil actions against Trump. Get to it criminal justice system! And to those who lost loved ones, or experienced injuries, on1.2×032k8.2k68
80Jan 24, '20Senator @MarshaBlackburn, I served with Lt. Col. Vindman in Russia, where he served with honor and great distinction. His commanding officer completely agrees with me. Please provi1.1×031k8.6k64
81Nov 10, '22Putin lost the Battle of Kyiv. He lost the Battle of Kharkiv. He lost the Battle of Kherson. Where will he lose next?1.1×035k4.3k79
82Mar 20, '21Americans who root for Putin over their own president love their party more than their country.1.1×037k5.3k54
83Jul 19, '18When Trump says Russia is no longer targeting America, that’s not how this American feels.Putin is most certainly targeting and intimidating me. And I’m an American.1.1×030k8.3k29
84Feb 24, '22Belarus MUST be part of the sanctions package. Lukashenko is an ally in Putin's horrific war.1.1×036k5.9k86
85Oct 16, '20To those saying that Biden was boring tonight, I’m ready ready for boring! Normalcy. Rationality. Competency. I’m tired of Captain Chaos.1.1×034k4.9k35
86Mar 5, '22No comment needed.1.1×035k5.6k229
87Nov 15, '19When I was US Ambassador to Russia, Putin and his surrogates launched a smear campaign against me. I was very thankful that President Obama and Secretaries Clinton and Kerry backed1.1×034k6.1k37
88Jun 5, '22If Putin doesn't want U.S. missiles attacking Russian soldiers, he can take a simple decision-- leave Ukraine. Easy day.1.0×036k4.7k55
89Jan 6, '21The worst day in American democracy in my lifetime.1.0×034k4.7k70
90Apr 28, '22Putin has lost his war in Ukraine. He may still win some battles. But he already has lost the war.1.0×035k4.1k61
91Jul 19, '1898-0. Bipartisanship is not dead yet in the US Senate. Thank you all for your support.1.0×034k5k10
92Apr 22, '22It is not possible for me to respect anyone who supports Putin's invasion of Ukraine.1.0×036k3.8k40
93Mar 27, '22On Putin, Biden expressed what billions around the world and millions inside Russia also believe. He did not say that the US should remove him from power. There is a difference.1.0×032k5.2k98
94Feb 27, '22Kharkiv is Free! God is on Ukraine’s side.1.0×036k3.9k63
95Dec 17, '20Why has Trump not said a word about what experts are calling the greatest cyber hack of the U.S. government ever? It is because it's Putin? If it were Xi, would he be so silent? Ju1.0×031k5.1k69
96Feb 27, '22Again, I am not going to get pulled into a rabbit hole of "who is to blame" on this horrible night. But for those who said I ruined U.S.-Russia relations because I spoke up against1.0×038k2.9k86
97Oct 9, '22To those accusing Biden of playing nuclear chicken with Putin, what exactly would you like him to do differently? Be concrete. Be realistic. In your answers, remember that we live 1.0×031k4k101
98Mar 11, '21There is nothing more anti-democratic than making it harder for people to vote.1.0×033k5.3k29
99Feb 24, '22Thank God we expanded NATO.1.0×035k3k106
100Mar 2, '22One of the worst decisions of the 21st century: Yeltsin decision to appoint Putin as acting President on January 1, 2000.0.9×032k3.6k107
101Apr 13, '22Not every day when @ZelenskyyUa unexpectedly shows up on your Zoom call!0.9×032k2.1k135

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