Zelensky's plea for more war funds branded a 'disgraceful charade' by fuming senator
Outspoken Republican Senator JD Vance has criticized the Ukrainian president over his demands for continued financial support from the United States, in a scathing interview with Laura Ingraham,
In a scathing critique of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sen. JD Vance has labeled the leader's move to ask for more funds in the war against Russia as the "most disgraceful charade" of his first year in the Senate.
Speaking on "The Ingraham Angle" Monday, Vance expressed his strong disapproval of the entire orchestration of Zelensky's visit, deeming it "utterly disgraceful."
The Ukrainian leader's plea for an additional $61billion in taxpayer dollars has been characterized by Vance as an "undignified process," wherein American legislators are pressured to approve the funds or risk being labeled as "puppets" of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Vance, alongside host Laura Ingraham, drew attention to Zelensky's tactic of linking critics of further funding with alignment with Putin, contrasting it with the urgent needs in rural America, where residents grapple with rampant inflation and job outsourcing.
The senator asserted that Zelensky's approach aims to pressure Republicans to abandon their fight for border security and instead provide another "blank check" for Kyiv. Vance made it clear that he, along with fellow Republicans, is not in favor of this approach.
Highlighting the disparity in Zelensky's approach, Vance noted that the Ukrainian president has not been as assertive with his European neighbors for financial aid. Vance emphasized the need for President Biden to prioritize substantive border control funding before considering additional financial support for Ukraine.
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In a critical observation, Vance stated: "This gives lie to the idea that Zelensky is just a totally admirable figure who's defending his own country. He's coming to the United States lecturing us and demanding more American taxpayer dollars … while he throws priests and other figures in jail."
Ingraham reported on Zelensky's speech in Washington, where he associated those "inspired by unresolved issues on Capitol Hill" with "Putin and his sick clique."
Vance concluded by questioning the efficacy of Ukraine's recent "summer offensive" and cautioned against turning Ukraine into a permanent dependent on the United States, urging a focus on addressing domestic issues.
