From where I sit, most or many MAGA Trump supporters had taken the Russian line about Ukraine, parroting the nazi stuff and oppression of Russian speakers just like the far left did - hence calling it a horseshoe issue in which the far left and far right were on the same side of this issue. That Krisco Kid is exhibit A for the Trump side.
But yes Hakim Jeffries could give a devastating speech if he chose- he did a fantastic "quid pro quo, this for that" speech during the impeachment trial.
I for one would prefer Democrats in Congress go full court press on obstruction- vote no on nearly any nominee or legislation and hit back constantly and file lawsuits- throw more mud in the gears of Project2025 as possible.
Your assessment of the dispute with Columbia matches mine- Trump didn't win-he lost. Yet even NPR acts like it was Trump victory!