In a recent interview, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) made headlines by asserting that the White House has become “an arm of the Kremlin.” His remarks came after a heated Oval Office meeting involving President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which reportedly featured intense exchanges and disagreements over U.S. support for Ukraine.
During his appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Murphy expressed concern over the messaging coming from the White House. “Every single day, you hear from the national security adviser, from the president of the United States, from his entire national security team, Kremlin talking points,” he stated, highlighting what he perceives as a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Murphy criticized the narrative coming from the administration, arguing that it inaccurately suggests Ukraine initiated the conflict. “The last week, the White House has been pretending as if Ukraine started this war. That’s essentially saying that Poland invaded Germany at the beginning of World War II,” he added.
Following the Oval Office meeting, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share his views, claiming Zelensky is not ready for peace due to America’s involvement, which he believes gives Ukraine an upper hand in negotiations. This sentiment drew further criticism from Murphy, who accused Trump of aligning with authoritarian leaders to reshape America into a “kleptocratic oligarchy.”
In contrast, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended the administration’s approach, stating that President Trump is working as a change agent striving for peace. He emphasized the necessity of involving both parties in negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Reporters have reached out to the White House for a response to Murphy’s accusations, which have sparked significant debate about the direction of U.S. foreign policy regarding Ukraine and Russia.
As the situation continues to evolve, the political landscape surrounding U.S. involvement in international conflicts remains a contentious topic among lawmakers.
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Source: The Hill
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