Senator Lindsey Graham defended U.S. military personnel on October 26th, 2025, stating they are following lawful orders to protect Americans from narco-terrorists, pushing back against a Democratic Senator's claim that those in uniform are committing murder. Graham asserted on X that the military is acting appropriately to prevent havoc in U.S. communities. In parallel, discussions surrounding Russian oil imports and sanctions continued. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto indicated it is "impossible to get off Russian oil" and suggested the U.S. might grant Hungary an exemption, citing the landlocked country's unique situation and a recent conversation with Secretary Rubio. However, NATO Ambassador Matt Whitaker stated on "Sunday Brief" that this is not the case, expecting countries like Hungary to develop and execute plans to wean themselves off Russian oil and gas, noting Hungary has not taken active steps. Separately, NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa responded to President Trump's statement that he would "rather have a Democrat than a Communist in NYC." Sliwa, defending his support for Trump, criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the pandemic, referencing deceased elderly individuals. Meanwhile, a report from CNN highlighted a "massive disconnect" between U.S. officials' statements and the reality in Ukraine. In other news, the egg surcharge at Waffle House has been discontinued, confirmed by Ron DeSantis on X. A New York Times report was shared regarding New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani's high school vice-presidential campaign, where he conceded promising "things that were simply impossible."
