Democratic lawmakers rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Trump accused Zelenskyy of risking World War Three, while Vice President JD Vance called him disrespectful and abruptly ended talks on ending Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy left without signing a critical minerals deal with the US, which Trump claimed was a step towards a ceasefire agreement.
Democratic senators condemned Trump and Vance for their treatment of Zelenskyy, with Senator Chris Coons praising Zelenskyy for leading a nation fighting for democracy. Senator Adam Schiff called Zelenskyy a hero, while Senator Chris Murphy labeled the whole incident as an embarrassment for America. Senator Ruben Gallego described it as a disgrace, and Senator Chris Van Hollen called it beyond disgraceful.
Senator Dick Durbin demanded an apology for the people of Ukraine and President Zelenskyy, criticizing Trump and Vance for their behavior. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump and Vance of doing Putin’s dirty work, while Senator Sheldon Whitehouse accused them of acting as ventriloquist dummies for Putin.
In a bipartisan meeting earlier in the day, Zelenskyy received strong bipartisan support from senators, with Senator Amy Klobuchar praising the support for Ukraine’s freedom and democracy. Klobuchar later criticized Vance for his treatment of Zelenskyy, emphasizing the Ukrainian leader’s gratitude towards the US.
Senator Tina Smith called on Republican colleagues to speak out in the name of patriotism, accusing Trump and Vance of bowing to tyrants instead of standing up for America. On the other hand, Republican senators defended Trump, commending him for prioritizing America’s interests.
Senator Mike Lee and Senator Jim Banks thanked Trump for standing up for America, with Banks criticizing Zelenskyy for expecting US support while disrespecting the President. The political divide on the issue was evident, with Democrats supporting Zelenskyy and Republicans standing by Trump’s actions. phrase: “The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog”
Rewritten phrase: “The fast brown fox leaped over the inactive dog”
