President Trump’s recent criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has caused a rift in Republican circles, with traditional conservatives defending the Ukrainian leader who is currently fighting Russia’s invasion. Trump initially seemed supportive of Ukraine but has recently soured on the country. This change in attitude may be due to Ukraine’s resistance to allowing the US to tap into its rare earth minerals. Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Waltz, hinted at the president’s frustration during a Conservative Political Action Conference, suggesting that Ukraine will eventually give up the minerals and the war will end, resulting in a Nobel Peace Prize for Trump. However, Trump’s criticisms of Zelenskyy, such as calling him a “dictator without elections” and blaming Ukraine for starting the war, have drawn backlash from within the Republican party. Figures like Nikki Haley and Mike Pence have criticized Trump for his comments, along with conservative commentators and media outlets. Despite this pushback, many of Trump’s supporters at the conference expressed agreement with his views on Zelenskyy and their belief that the Ukrainian leader is not democratic.Overall, Trump’s criticism of Zelenskyy has highlighted a division within the Republican party between his MAGA movement and traditional conservatives who align more closely with the views of previous presidents like Ronald Reagan.
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