Democratic governors quickly supported Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he was removed from the White House by President Donald Trump for making disrespectful comments. The governors condemned Trump's actions and criticized his handling of U. S. -Ukraine relations.
• Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of undermining the U. S. and advancing Russian propaganda during their meeting.
• New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke out against Trump's treatment of Zelensky.
• Shapiro emphasized that the meeting embarrassed the U. S. globally and threatened the nation's security interests, particularly for the 150,000 Ukrainians in Pennsylvania.
• Hochul reaffirmed support for Ukraine, stating it is the U. S. ally, unlike Putin.
• Pritzker labeled Trump’s loyalty to Russia as dangerous and embarrassing for the country.
• Walz criticized Trump's actions for making the U. S. appear weak and not upholding its democratic values.
• The White House confirmed that Zelensky did not sign any agreements and noted Trump's public remarks that suggested Zelensky disrespected America. Trump compared Zelensky's situation to a "gamble" with World War III.
• Trump pointed out that the U. S. provided significant military aid to Ukraine and criticized Zelensky for not showing gratitude.
• VP Vance told Zelensky that his comments in front of the media were disrespectful and that he should be thankful for U. S. efforts to end the conflict.
The incident highlighted a significant political clash over U. S. support for Ukraine, with Democratic governors rallying behind Zelensky and condemning Trump's actions as harmful to American interests. The ongoing tension between Trump and Zelensky raises questions about the future of U. S. -Ukraine relations.
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