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Morning Joe

Morning Joe 2/20/25

Feb 20, 2025
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of The Fourth Hour and political analyst for The Atlantic, joins Katty Kay, BBC News U.S. correspondent and host of The Rest is Politics. They dive into Trump's controversial comments about Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and what it means for U.S. foreign policy. The discussion also touches on Trump’s views on martial law in Ukraine and local issues such as New York City's congestion pricing. Legal challenges facing Mayor Eric Adams and GOP budget strategies add layers to their lively political analysis.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trump's recent labeling of Zelensky as a dictator misrepresents the realities of the Ukraine conflict and distorts his leadership role.
  • The backlash from Republican lawmakers against Trump's comments illustrates a growing rift within the party regarding U.S. support for Ukraine.

Deep dives

Trump's Critique of Ukraine Leadership

Donald Trump recently intensified his rhetoric regarding the Ukraine conflict, labeling President Volodymyr Zelensky as a dictator. This assertion, made through social media and public events, inaccurately suggests that Zelensky is responsible for the war and failing leadership. Trump criticized Zelensky for not holding elections during wartime, despite Ukrainian laws enabling such a suspension due to ongoing conflict. Trump's comments received backlash from some Republican lawmakers who clarified that the invasion was instigated by Russia and emphasized that Zelensky should not be blamed for the situation.

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