Democrats were shaking with the disgrace of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance Meltdown Heading towards Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky on Friday. At the meeting, Trump defended Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, attacked Zelensky, repeating that Ukraine had lost the war.
Democrats responded quickly, and Daily KOs gathered comments from lawmakers, governors, former ambassadors, presidential candidates, and the Democrats themselves.
“What we witnessed between Presidents Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Zelensky within the White House was an ambush. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was a planned ambush designed to be embarrassed by President Vladimir Putin.” I said Video submission.
“It’s tragic to see the US president separate from our commitment in Ukraine and it seems he doesn’t understand what murder dictator Vladimir Putin is.” I said To a reporter at Capitol Hill.
“The actions of President Trump and Vice President Vance towards President Zelensky are shocking, rude and not American.” I said Rep. Diana DeGett, a Democrat from Colorado. “Ukraine defends sovereignty against its offensive enemies, and the US must stand with Ukraine against Putin’s illegal aggression. Unfortunately, only Putin is satisfied with how this unfolds.”
“This was a horrifying thing. It was a tragedy and tragedy for the national security interests of the United States,” said the former US ambassador for Russia. MSNBC After the news broke.
“[T]He should thank President Zelenki for his heroic position in Ukraine at the forefront of democracy against Russian war criminals,” said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin. Senate Ukraine Caucusin statement. “Former President Ronald Reagan and the late Senator John McCain are rolling into the graves thinking that they are abusing the American image while overseeing the United Nations, along with dictators from Russia, North Korea, Belarus and Nicaragua.”
Some Democrats pointed to how they judge Republicans like Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. He told reporters After the meeting, I have never been proud of the President before,” he called Zelensky bad.investment. ”
“Today, I saw in terror that Trump and Vance embarrassingly reflected Kremlin propaganda on Ukraine, our allies,” said New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, a top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. I wrote it X. “Their dishonorable attacks on Zelenskyy have directly advanced Putin’s dangerous agenda and greatly harmed America’s credibility on the world stage. To my colleagues across the aisle: Will you continue to remain silent while your party’s leadership is consistent with Putin? History remembers where you stood.”
Democrats I answered to The White House Post and American flag were replaced with Russian flags, and the “America First” White House caption was erased with “Putin First.”
“This is not diplomacy. It’s close to tantrums. Trump and Vance are defeating our allies. [Zelenskyy] While working with dictators like Putin, it’s dishonorable, but not surprising. ” I said Rep. Lamonica McQuiver, a New Jersey Democrat.
Former Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz wrote about Bruski:
“I have never witnessed such an embarrassing, pathetic, shameful display from the US President and Vice President on the international stage.” I said Rep. Jerry Connolly of Virginia, a top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. “War in Ukraine is a battle between dictatorship and democracy. Betrayal of freedom and oppression. Betrayal of good and evil. There is no doubt anymore. Donald Trump chose evil. He abandoned our friends, betray our values, took the aspect of a brutal authoritarian regime against those who love democracy.”
“President Trump’s loyalty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.” I said Illinois Governor JB Pretzker.
“Illinois stands with Ukraine, so does the White House.”
“Absolute praise for President Zelensky. The man has the ball. He went to the oval office and confronted the best negotiators of Russia. I said Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
“The treatment of President Trump and Vance’s President Zelensky is not representative of us as a nation, but rather is rude to Ukraine, our allies that Russia invaded. The US foreign policy must be about democratic values, not this twisted protective racket that Trump wants to run.” I said Michigan Senator Gary Peters.
“It was embarrassing to see what happened in the oval office.” I wrote it Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, co-chair of the Ukrainian Caucus in Parliament. “We are a fundamentally different country from a few weeks ago and we cannot recognize it by our allies. For over a century, the United States has been a pro-democracy. Today, Donald Trump chose the dictatorial side: the world order established after the death of World War II.”
“Trump and Vance are doing Putin’s dirty work. Senate Democrats will never stop fighting for freedom and democracy,” said Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer. post.
“Today, President Trump embarrassingly supported violent dictator Vladimir Putin by humiliating our democratic ally, Ukrainian leaders in an oval office.” I said Rep. Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island. “Before today, American foreign policy was always on the side of freedom, but now with Putin, Trump is leading us in a dark and dangerous direction.”
“It was horrifying that President Trump was using his oval office to disgrace to bully one of his most powerful allies in front of the media. Ukraine is our friend, Russia is our enemy. This should be painfully obvious to anyone with power in favour of democracy,” California Rep. Linda Sanchez said. statement.
“I condemn President Trump and Vice President Vance’s actions, and I appeal to each of them to publicly apologise to President Zelensky and our allies.” I wrote it Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. “Instead of showing leadership, they acted like two schoolyard bullies.”
“President Zelensky and the Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom and for their lives, but Trump has chosen to turn his back on them in favor of something comfortable with Russia,” wrote New York Sen. Paul Tonko. statement. “The farce of today’s conference is the betrayal of American values, not just our allies.”
