Summary

Republican lawmakers who have condemned Putin hesitate to criticize Trump’s recent pro-Russia stance.

Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war, called President Zelenskyy a “dictator,” and demanded Ukraine surrender rare earth minerals in exchange for U.S. aid.

While some GOP officials reaffirmed support for Ukraine, they avoided directly challenging Trump. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration negotiated a Russia-Ukraine peace deal without initially including Ukraine.

Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s minerals demand, warning of dangerous precedents.

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        2 days ago

        I’m sure they all have dirt on each other down to mutually assured destruction. I’m still betting we’re over 50% remotely controlled on both sides.