Thu Sep 26 12:30:44 UTC 2024: ## Trump Slams Zelensky Amidst Ukraine’s US Visit, Biden Pledges $8 Billion in Aid

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his current visit to the US, accusing him of refusing to negotiate peace with Russia and demanding excessive financial aid. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration is preparing to announce an $8 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including $5.6 billion in direct weaponry from US stockpiles.

Despite Zelensky’s presence in Washington, no meeting is scheduled between him and President Joe Biden, nor with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has instead been meeting with US lawmakers, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and stumping for the Democratic Party. He also criticized Trump and Republican candidate J.D. Vance in an interview with The New Yorker.

Trump has repeatedly attacked Zelensky for his refusal to negotiate, labeling him a “salesman” who has received billions of dollars in US aid without making peace. “Every time he came to our country, he’d walk away with $60 billion,” Trump said, criticizing the “obliterated” state of Ukraine.

The Biden administration’s proposed $8 billion aid package includes $2.4 billion for purchasing new weapons from defense contractors, further fueling the conflict in Ukraine. This comes as the US faces a growing economic crisis and many Americans struggle financially.

The situation has sparked a political debate in the US, with Trump’s supporters accusing Zelensky of exploiting American taxpayers for his personal gain, while the Biden administration continues to prioritize Ukrainian aid over domestic issues.

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