Dem Congressman Compares Trump's Ukraine Minerals Deal to an Episode of 'The Sopranos' on Fox News: 'Mafia-Like'

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Dem Congressman Compares Trump's Ukraine Minerals Deal to an Episode of 'The Sopranos' on Fox News: 'Mafia-Like'

Donald Trump’s proposal to secure rare-earth mineral rights from Ukraine in exchange for continued aid is a protection racket that would make Tony Soprano proud, Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said Sunday on a hit with Fox News. Himes, who represents Connecticut and is the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, made the comparison on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream. The segment opened with a video of Trump speaking Saturday at …