Liz Cheney needs to get a life.
Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a staunch critic of former President Donald Trump, recently took to social media to chastise him for his actions during a high-profile meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. Cheney sharply condemned Trump’s behavior, particularly after he raised his voice at Zelensky and labeled him “disrespectful” in front of cameras, calling it a pivotal moment in history.
Cheney expressed deep concern over how Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance treated the visiting Ukrainian leader. She argued that they failed to recognize the importance of the fight that Zelensky and the Ukrainian people are engaged in, defending principles that generations of Americans have long fought to uphold. In her statement, Cheney suggested that Trump and Vance’s actions undermined the very values America stands for, and that history would not look kindly on this moment.
The exchange that led to Cheney’s outburst took place during Zelensky’s visit, where he expressed his belief that the U.S. hadn’t fully felt the consequences of the ongoing war in Ukraine due to its geographic distance. Trump quickly interrupted, asserting that Zelensky had no right to dictate America’s feelings. Trump further warned Zelensky that his current position was weak, implying that Ukraine’s success was reliant on the support and resources provided by the U.S.
Trump also chastised Zelensky for failing to express gratitude for the billions of dollars in military aid that the U.S. has provided to Ukraine since the war began. Trump insisted that without the U.S. military support, Ukraine would have lost the war quickly. Throughout the tense exchange, both Trump and Vance pressured Zelensky to acknowledge the generosity of American aid, calling out his failure to show appreciation.
As the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, Cheney’s comments underscore the ongoing debate in America about the extent of U.S. involvement in the conflict. While Trump and Vance’s harsh words for Zelensky sparked outrage among some, they also resonate with a portion of the Republican base that is increasingly wary of endless foreign entanglements and the heavy costs associated with supporting Ukraine.