Following the contentious meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, Democratic lawmakers have voiced strong condemnation, accusing Trump and Vance of working in Putin’s interest and undermining U.S. credibility on the global stage.

Top Democratic leaders were quick to express their outrage at the spectacle, with several key figures drawing sharp lines between their party’s commitment to democracy and the actions of the president and vice president.

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, took to X, saying, “Trump and Vance are doing Putin’s dirty work. Senate Democrats will never stop fighting for freedom and democracy.”

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the highest-ranking Democrat in the House, also expressed his dismay, stating:

“Today’s White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictator. The United States must not reward Russian aggression and continue to appease Putin.”

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the most senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, told reporters, “It’s distressing to see the President… is walking away from our commitment in Ukraine, and doesn’t seem to understand what a murderous dictator Vladimir Putin is.”

Representative Gregory Meeks, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered a scathing assessment:

“Trump’s actions today undermined U.S. leadership, emboldened our adversaries, humiliated both himself and his Republican Party, and insulted the generations of Americans who fought and died to build America’s standing in the world. It is not President Zelensky who disrespected the United States in the Oval Office. It was Donald Trump.”

Senator Tammy Duckworth, a combat veteran, succinctly condemned Trump’s actions: “Attacking our democratic partner in service of an autocratic dictator. Trump is a national disgrace.”

Representative Ted Lieu, a long-serving member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, added:

“Nobody is celebrating President Trump and Vice President Vance’s embarrassing behavior in the Oval Office more than Vladimir Putin. Today was a distressing moment for those of us who value democracy and America’s role as a force for good.”

Senator Chris Murphy, known for his strong criticism of Trump, echoed similar sentiments, writing on X:

“What just happened in the Oval Office was a planned ambush, designed to help a brutal Russian dictator and hurt America’s security. Trump has become Putin’s lapdog, and America’s global power is hemorrhaging as America sides with dictators over democracy. What an embarrassment.”

The widespread outrage from Democrats paints a clear picture of disapproval, with many framing the exchange as a moment of national shame and a direct alignment with Russian interests. The comments reflect the ongoing partisan divide over America’s role in global affairs, especially concerning its support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

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