Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 31, 2026 Senator Chris Murphy expresses doubt about bipartisan support for reallocating Patriot missiles to Ukraine, citing Donald Trump’s opposition to aiding Ukraine and blocking sanctions bills. He identifies ending the war in Iran as the top priority, arguing it’s disastrous for the US economy and inadvertently empowers Russia. Murphy also discusses his book, which addresses a spiritual crisis in America and suggests Democrats must fight corruption and billionaire influence in politics to regain public trust.

• Senator Murphy doubts sufficient bipartisan support exists to pressure the Pentagon to reallocate Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
• He believes Donald Trump is actively hindering aid to Ukraine and blocking a bipartisan sanctions bill.
• The senator’s top priority regarding US foreign policy is ending the war in Iran, which he states is detrimental to the US economy and strengthens Russia.
• Murphy’s book explores a spiritual crisis in America, characterized by loneliness and economic precarity, and argues for unrigging the economy and democracy.
• He suggests Democrats need to be more vocal about removing corporate and billionaire money from politics.
• Regarding Senator Graham Platner, Murphy acknowledges his service and admitted mistakes, contrasting him with an opponent who allegedly empowers the ‘moral hollowing out’ of the nation.
• Murphy believes Democrats should have been more honest about past perceived cognitive issues with Joe Biden and that an open contest in 2024 would have been preferable.
• He argues that tribalism affects both parties, leading them to overlook mistakes made by their own leaders.