Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has strongly criticized the Trump-Vance administration following remarks made by the President and Vice President that he says undermined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and advanced Russian propaganda.
In a press statement, Governor Shapiro reaffirmed Pennsylvania’s deep ties to the Ukrainian community, noting that the state is home to over 150,000 Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans.
Many have lived in Pennsylvania for generations, while tens of thousands have arrived more recently seeking refuge from Russian aggression.
“I know they, along with countless other Pennsylvanians, watched in shock as the President and Vice President berated President Zelenskyy and advanced Russia’s propaganda directly from the White House,” Shapiro stated.
Condemning the administration’s stance, he stressed that the Oval Office should be a place where American values are upheld, not abandoned.
“When the President and Vice President attacked President Zelenskyy today, they served to undermine the safety and security of America and our national security interests. I support a diplomatic end to this war,” he added.
While advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the war, Shapiro emphasized the need for an honest assessment of the conflict, stating unequivocally that Russia is the aggressor.
He also criticized the administration’s broader foreign policy approach, arguing that it has weakened U.S. influence globally.
“In just a few weeks, the Trump-Vance Administration has alienated many of our allies and is seemingly trying to take us from being the leader of the free world to a hemispheric power, signaling to our friends in Europe that they are on their own,” he warned.
“Strong leaders stand with their allies and they stand on their principles,” he concluded.
“I believe we must continue to advocate for the values of freedom and liberty, not cower to dangerous dictators like Vladimir Putin.”
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