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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Trump's Escalating Rhetoric on Ukraine
- Trump's pro-Putin stance and criticism of Zelenskyy are escalating, causing concern among Republicans and international allies.
- Trump's rhetoric includes falsely labeling Zelenskyy a dictator and blaming Ukraine for the war.
Republican Response to Trump's Comments
- Republicans are criticizing Trump's pro-Putin stance, particularly his claim that Ukraine started the war.
- However, they avoid directly criticizing Trump himself.
Criticism from Former Rivals
- Trump faces criticism for his pro-Putin stance from former rivals like Mike Pence and Nikki Haley.
- Pence emphasizes truth, while Haley calls Trump's words "classic Russian talking points."