**US House Passes MEGOBARI Act, Rebuking Georgian Dream**
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at countering the Georgian government’s alleged attempts to drag the country into the sphere of influence of authoritarian regimes. The move is seen as a significant rebuke to the ruling Georgian Dream party.
According to Congressman Joe Wilson, co-chair of the US Helsinki Commission and author of the MEGOBARI Act, the passage of the bill by nearly 90% of votes demonstrates America’s support for Georgia’s legitimate president, Salome Zurabishvili, and its people. It also shows a clear rejection of the “tyrannical mafia gang” that Wilson claims is running the country.
**Georgian Dream: An Insult to Trump**
In his speech in the House of Representatives, Congressman Wilson was scathing in his criticism of Georgian Dream. He described the party as an insult to President Trump, who has been a vocal supporter of democratic values and principles. The only way forward for Georgia, according to Wilson, is through fair elections and the release of all political prisoners.
**US Backs Legitimate President**
The passage of the MEGOBARI Act marks a significant turning point in US-Georgia relations. By supporting the bill, the US has effectively taken sides with Georgia’s legitimate president, Salome Zurabishvili, against the ruling party that has been accused of human rights abuses and democratic backsliding.
**Deeper Analysis**
The MEGOBARI Act is a clear expression of US concerns about Georgian Dream’s authoritarian tendencies. By targeting the alleged ties between Georgian Dream and authoritarian regimes like Iran and Russia, the bill reflects growing unease in Washington about the erosion of democracy in Georgia.
Moreover, the passage of the bill demonstrates that the US is willing to take concrete action to support democratic values and principles in a country where they are under threat. This sends a strong message to other nations facing similar challenges: that there are consequences for undermining democracy and human rights.
As Congressman Wilson noted, fair elections and the release of political prisoners are essential preconditions for Georgia’s democratic progress. The passage of the MEGOBARI Act is a crucial step towards making this a reality.
