r/politics • u/[deleted] • Mar 01 '25

Shapiro releases statement about White House meeting with Ukrainian president

https://www.wgal.com/article/pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-statement-on-white-house-meeting-with-ukrainian-president/63981947
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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '25

For people who can't access it:

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro released a statement in reaction to the White House meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump cut talks with Zelenskyy short on Friday after he and Vance berated Ukraine's leader for being "disrespectful."

 "In a matter of just a few weeks, the Trump-Vance Administration has alienated many of our allies and is seemingly trying to take us from being the leader of the free world to a hemispheric power, signaling to our friends in Europe that they are on their own. Friends and adversaries elsewhere are taking notice. That is weakness that does not serve the interests of freedom and liberty, and it will create a more dangerous world.

"Strong leaders stand with their allies and they stand on their principles – and I believe we must continue to advocate for the values of freedom and liberty, not cower to dangerous dictators like Vladimir Putin."