Yes, You Can Condemn Putin AND Ask Questions About Ukraine

On Friday, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an intense (like...historically intense) conversation in the Oval Office — when a potential mineral deal signing turned into President Trump kicking President Zelenskyy out of the office. Many news outlets were quick to criticize this meeting, accusing the President of sucking up to Russian President Vladimir Putin by asking the Ukrainian President some tough questions. So when did asking other foreign leaders tough questions at the White House become a bad thing? Kennedy and Jimmy Failla remind everyone about the nuance and key historical context that lies behind the Russia-Ukraine War. Together, they debunk blind partisanship and explain how people can hate the Russian President while also having reservations about the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices