House Republicans who support Ukraine were alarmed after an explosive Oval Office meeting where Kyiv’s leader was booted, with Rep. Don Bacon criticizing President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for being on the wrong side of the war. The meeting, which was expected to result in a deal for U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, went awry as Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and disrespectful, leading to concerns about emboldening Putin and ceding U.S. strength. Despite some GOP lawmakers praising Trump and Vance, others expressed dismay and disappointment over the handling of the meeting, with former Rep. Adam Kinzinger even criticizing Trump’s behavior.
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