Following a controversial meeting in the Oval Office, Democratic lawmakers publicly defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he faced harsh criticism from Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. Trump accused Zelenskyy of irresponsible behavior concerning the potential for world conflict, while Vance labeled him disrespectful. The meeting's fallout was swift, with Zelenskyy leaving without finalizing agreements. In response, Democratic senators expressed dismay and called for an apology, highlighting the support the U.S. should extend to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Every time I've met with President Zelenskyy, he's thanked the American people for our strong support, Chris Coons, a Democratic senator from Delaware, wrote on X. We owe him our thanks for leading a nation fighting on the front lines of democracy not the public berating he received at the White House.
A hero and a coward are meeting in the Oval Office today. And when the meeting is over, the hero will return home to Ukraine, Adam Schiff, the California senator, said.
What an utter embarrassment for America. This whole sad scene. Chris Murphy, a Democratic senator from Connecticut, said.
The people of Ukraine and President Zelenskyy deserve an apology. Trump and Vance berating Zelenskyy putting on a show of lies and misinformation that would make Putin blush is an embarrassment for America and a betrayal of our allies, Dick Durbin said.
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