Thu Sep 26 14:53:21 UTC 2024: ## Bipartisan Support for Ukraine Crumbles as GOP Criticizes Zelenskyy

**New York, NY** – A stark partisan divide has emerged regarding U.S. support for Ukraine, with Republicans increasingly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and questioning continued financial assistance. While Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Zelenskyy during his visit to the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly, former President Donald Trump has refused to meet, further highlighting the growing division.

Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Zelenskyy, blaming him for Russia’s invasion and accusing him of wanting Harris to win the 2024 election. He has also expressed reluctance to provide further financial aid to Ukraine, highlighting the historical military strength of Russia, and criticizing Zelenskyy’s strategic decisions.

The criticisms have extended beyond Trump, with GOP members on Capitol Hill expressing unprecedented outrage over Zelenskyy’s visit to an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer launched an investigation into the visit, suggesting it was a partisan campaign event, while House Speaker Mike Johnson demanded the firing of Ukraine’s ambassador and refused to meet with Zelenskyy. Republican Rep. Lance Gooden further echoed the party’s conspiracy theories surrounding the factory visit and called for the U.S. to cease supporting Ukraine’s war effort.

The shift in Republican sentiment stands in stark contrast to the initial bipartisan support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February 2022. This recent change in stance raises concerns about the future of U.S. involvement in the conflict, with potential consequences for Ukrainian defense and the global response to Russian aggression.

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