McCaul, who has served 11 terms, has long urged Trump to take a tougher stance on Russia over its invasion. During the interview on “This Week,” he argued that the president seems to be “waking up” to the idea that Putin is “not negotiating in good faith,” as he invited the Russian leader to Alaska last month to discuss an end to the war.

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has announced he will not seek re-election next year, ending his more than 20-year run in Congress.