Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Republicans at a political crossroad. Will the GOP continue to worship Putin-loving Trump who has time and again demonstrated his intent to turn the US into an autocracy run by him as the dictator? Will the Republicans ever call out FOX News and Tucker Carlson for the treasonous Russian propaganda machine they really are?

Republicans need to reclaim their party from the radical right who seem intent on destroying what’s left of our democracy. Wrapping oneself in an American flag with an AR-15 slung over your shoulder is not being patriotic. Standing up against fascism at home and abroad is. Which road will Republicans choose?

JOSEPH LUKASIEWICZ,

Greenbush