GOP piles on Trump's Zelensky hostility
Briefly

During a recent NBC appearance, Johnson criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for not being more gracious and negotiating for peace, suggesting the need for a leadership change if he doesn't. Zelensky has been accused of ingratitude despite having thanked the U.S. multiple times. Talks during a recent White House meeting failed when misunderstandings arose. Trump and his team have also scrutinized Zelensky's diplomatic approach, raising questions about his motivation to end the conflict. White House officials are now cautious about their future support for Ukraine if they perceive Zelensky's priorities misaligned with peace efforts.
Johnson stated on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that Zelensky must negotiate for peace, or someone else should lead Ukraine, indicating a shift in U.S. expectations.
Despite criticisms, Ukrainian President Zelensky has consistently expressed gratitude to U.S. leaders for their support, contrary to claims that he is ungrateful in negotiations.
The talks between the U.S. and Ukraine broke down over misunderstandings, with officials questioning Zelensky's sincerity in negotiating a resolution to the conflict.
National security adviser Mike Waltz suggested Zelensky was not negotiating in good faith, indicating a potential change in U.S. support should his priorities diverge.
Read at Axios
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