@TomCollina

National security expert, award-winning author, strategist. Coauthor, THE BUTTON. Proud husband, father, dog-person.

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🧵My take on #Ukraine No-Fly-Zone in @nytimes today. We should do more to help Ukraine and not make a tragic situation worse. We must not put US and #Russia troops in direct conflict. @POTUS says this would be "World War III, something we must strive to prevent.” 1/
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 16
Trump said he would end the Ukraine war in a day and the Iran war in a few weeks. He was dead wrong. Now, by buying diesel fuel from Russia, Trump is fueling both wars to last longer. Whose side is he on? Trump is risking lives for an empty campaign talking point.
New York Times Headline Reading: Trump’s Deal With Russia Inflames War He Vowed to Swiftly End. The Ukrainian president’s defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump’s inability to end a war he had promised to resolve.

ALT New York Times Headline Reading: Trump’s Deal With Russia Inflames War He Vowed to Swiftly End. The Ukrainian president’s defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump’s inability to end a war he had promised to resolve.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 15
Facing political defeat, Trump is blaming sky high gas and diesel prices on Ukraine’s attacks against Russian oil refineries—and is limiting Ukraine’s access to Starlink to make his point. But we know the truth: it's Trump’s illegal and unwinnable war on Iran to blame.
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 15
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is about megatons, not megawatts. Trump should not be sharing nuclear bomb technology with a nation that U.S. intelligence says may want nuclear weapons. This is the starting gun for a Middle East nuclear arms race. We must reject this dangerous deal.
Graphic of headline that reads, "Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal. The move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal." Full text of article linked in reply.

ALT Graphic of headline that reads, "Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal. The move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal." Full text of article linked in reply.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 14
Republicans like Pete Hegseth and JD Vance exaggerated the nuclear threat from Iran to justify Trump’s illegal and unwinnable war. The best way to prevent a nuclear Iran is through diplomacy, not warmongering. End this disastrous war now.
Graphic of headline that reads, "How Top Trump Officials Stoked Fears of a Nuke That Could Fry the Power Grid. For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country — a claim that built fervor for war with Iran." Full text of article linked in reply.

ALT Graphic of headline that reads, "How Top Trump Officials Stoked Fears of a Nuke That Could Fry the Power Grid. For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country — a claim that built fervor for war with Iran." Full text of article linked in reply.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 6
Iran has no nuclear weapons and can’t “take out” L.A. or San Diego. But a U.S. President nevertheless inviting it to do so puts us in 25th Amendment territory. Trump is unfit and must go.
Graphic of headline that reads "Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran 'Take Out' L.A. or San Diego." Full article linked in reply.

ALT Graphic of headline that reads "Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran 'Take Out' L.A. or San Diego." Full article linked in reply.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 2
Today's the 8th anniversary of the brutal slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, ordered by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We cannot trust Saudi leaders, yet Trump wants to allow them to enrich uranium that could be used for nuclear bombs. Stop the deal.
Today's the 8th anniversary of the brutal slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, ordered by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We cannot trust Saudi leaders, yet Trump wants to allow them to enrich uranium that could be used for nuclear bombs. Stop the deal.

ALT Today's the 8th anniversary of the brutal slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, ordered by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We cannot trust Saudi leaders, yet Trump wants to allow them to enrich uranium that could be used for nuclear bombs. Stop the deal.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyOct 1
Elon Musk advising Trump on warfare is just handing over your taxpayer money to a trillionaire. Musk will push his AI and space technologies, make money from defense contracts, then pour that money into MAGA campaigns. Corruption in plain sight.
Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich in leading the Defense Department’s Project Meridian. October 1, 2026 at 9:10

ALT Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich in leading the Defense Department’s Project Meridian. October 1, 2026 at 9:10

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 28
Trump is selling nuclear tech to Saudi Arabia despite reported US intelligence that the Saudis still want a bomb—while the Trumps have taken billions in bribes from the Saudis. This is Trump corruption at the expense of US national security. Stop the deal.
Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom

ALT Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 25
Trump’s proposed nuke deal with Saudi Arabia could help them build nuclear bombs and ignite a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. This dangerous deal would enrich Trump's cronies but make everyone less safe. No nukes for Saudi Arabia. Trump must cancel this deal immediately.
Screenshot of letter. Full text of letter linked in reply.

ALT Screenshot of letter. Full text of letter linked in reply.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 23
As Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran, some Republicans are finally speaking out against his illegal, expensive, and unwinnable war. But we don't need words—we need action. I am calling on my Republican colleagues to vote to end this illegal war.
Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

ALT Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 22
Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran. His “October surprise” must not be a mushroom cloud from a nuclear attack. With these threats and assistance to Saudi Arabia, Trump is inferring mass slaughter and escalating an arms race in the Middle East. We must stop this madman.
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 16
The United States must not send 40,000 taxpayer-funded bombs to Netanyahu for his war on Gaza and Lebanon and on Iran. We must block the sale of these weapons now. #BlockTheBombs
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 17
No bombs for Saudi Arabia. No nukes for Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is a known violator of human rights and an instigator for the crisis in Yemen. I introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to stop Trump's sale of 10,000 bombs to the Saudis.
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The crisis in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized Sanaa and ousted the government. Saudi Arabia led a military intervention in 2015 to support the internationally recognized authorities against the Houthis. britannica.com/event/Yemeni-C… cfr.org/backgrounders/… reuters.com/world/middle-e…
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 15
After six months of an illegal and unnecessary war with Iran, Trump’s war machine has spent more than $38 Billion. If we include increased fuel costs to Americans, the cost is more than $145 Billion and growing. American families don’t need to pay for this disaster. Enough. End the war now.
The New ork Cines Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.

ALT The New ork Cines Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 14
Deeply saddened by the passing of Thomas Graham Jr., who worked tirelessly to reduce the risk of nuclear war. Tom supported the kind of common-sense arms control that—with the expiration of New START—we need more than ever today. My condolences to his family.
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 10
Trump claims that his illegal and unwinnable Iran war will end right after the midterm elections. He’s lying. His own advisors know better. This war of choice will drag on until Trump leaves office unless Congress cuts off funding. We cannot wait two more years to end this disaster.
Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term The president still says he expects the war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections this fall By Alexander Ward , Shelby Holliday and Michael R. Gordon Sept. 9, 2026 7:00 pm ET

ALT Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term The president still says he expects the war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections this fall By Alexander Ward , Shelby Holliday and Michael R. Gordon Sept. 9, 2026 7:00 pm ET

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 9
Oil just went back up to $100 per barrel as the fighting in Trump’s illegal Iran war intensifies. That means even higher gas and diesel prices are back for Americans. All for Trump’s endless, unwinnable war. The only way out of this is to end the war, now. Not another nickel.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

ALT Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 4
Amid a measles outbreak in the U.S. and an Ebola outbreak abroad, Trump’s Pentagon is planning to siphon funds Congress provided for lifesaving infectious disease research to help pay for illegal wars. I introduced the Slash the Pentagon Act because we should be funding healthcare—not warfare.
Samantha Handler
@sn_handlerSep 3
🚨DeLauro says she's learned DOD is trying to use NIH money to supplement the Pentagon's budget. This is the kind of thing Approps Dems will surely be investigating/going after if Dems take the majority next Congress
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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeySep 3
This is inexcusable. The sacrifices made by our brave troops and their families can never be forgotten. Lutnick should be fired immediately.
Lutnick apologizes for asserting that there ‘haven’t been American deaths’ from the Iran war By Adam Cancryn

ALT Lutnick apologizes for asserting that there ‘haven’t been American deaths’ from the Iran war By Adam Cancryn

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Ed Markey
@SenMarkeyAug 27
Trump said his “little excursion” in Iran would last a few weeks. It has now been six months of an expensive and needless war. 18 brave US troops are dead, the Strait is closed, gas prices are up, billions of dollars are wasted, and Trump is clueless on ending this war. Stop the war. No more funding.
Six consequences after six months of war in Iran By Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Jonathan Landay August 27, 20261:06 AM EDTUpdated 17 mins ago

ALT Six consequences after six months of war in Iran By Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Jonathan Landay August 27, 20261:06 AM EDTUpdated 17 mins ago

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