Analysis: The confrontation revealed Trump’s deep impatience with Ukraine and its democratically elected president, and his persistent defense of Russia’s autocratic ruler.

Summary

A dramatic Oval Office confrontation between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored Trump’s hostility toward Ukraine and preference for negotiating with Russia.

Unlike past presidents who handled tense exchanges with allies privately, Trump and JD Vance berated Zelenskyy on camera, siding with Russia over a democratic ally.

This marked a break from decades of bipartisan U.S. policy that prioritized supporting democracies for stability and economic benefits.

Republicans largely praised Trump’s stance, while Democrats and European leaders firmly backed Ukraine. The meeting ended with Zelenskyy being asked to leave after warning that Putin would eventually attack NATO countries.

  • minnow@lemmy.world
    221·
    9 days ago

    Could you be more specific? Because the only safeguard I’m aware of is impeachment and removal, which requires both chambers of Congress to act against Trump and I just don’t believe that’s going to happen while Republicans control both chambers and impeachment certainly isn’t going to “kick in” as if it’s some automatic process.

    So I’m genuinely curious about what’s got you so optimistic

    • Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.worldEnglish
      219·
      9 days ago

      Because the only safeguard I’m aware of is impeachment and removal, which requires both chambers of Congress to act against Trump and I just don’t believe that’s going to happen while Republicans control both chambers and impeachment certainly isn’t going to “kick in” as if it’s some automatic process.

      I believe you’re incorrect, I believe Congress at some point will act, and that’s what I was speaking of. Even a Republican lead one.

      You’re seeing some split by Republicans, objecting to how Zelensky was treated yesterday at the White House, and up to now you hadn’t seen any division whatsoever.

      At some point they’ll act, if it got to that point.

      So I’m genuinely curious about what’s got you so optimistic

      Oh I’m definately not optimistic, it’s going to be a long three years and tenish months, that’s for sure.

      I’m just not hyperbolic about it.

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      • AbidanYre@lemmy.worldEnglish
        15·
        9 days ago

        Some Republicans also spoke out against J6 before they all decided it was a regular tourist visit and the violent mob were all political prisoners.

        Let’s see how they feel about this debacle in a week.