Larson Continues to Stand with the People of Ukraine

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the White House. 

“President Trump’s behavior during today’s meeting at the White House was an embarrassment to our country,” said Larson. “President Zelenskyy came to this meeting in good faith to sign a mutually beneficial agreement between two allies and discuss plans for peace in Ukraine more than three years after Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Rather than cooperation, President Zelenskyy was met with hostility and aggression from both President Trump and Vice President Vance. That is no way to treat an ally who is fighting for the very survival of his nation in the face of Vladimir Putin’s brutal aggression. Regardless of the shameful comments from the White House, the United States Congress must continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and support their just fight for democracy and freedom. Now is the time for Congressional Republicans to stand up to their rogue President and decide whether they too are with Russia, the invader, or with the brave Ukrainian people.”