President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has caused division among Republicans, with traditional conservatives defending Zelenskyy’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion. Trump’s frustration may stem from Ukraine’s refusal to allow the U.S. to tap into rare earth minerals in exchange for aid. This has led to Trump publicly criticizing Zelenskyy, calling him a dictator without elections and blaming Ukraine for starting the war. Trump’s attacks on Zelenskyy have drawn backlash from some Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who called his comments Russian talking points. Despite this, Trump maintains support among his electoral base, as evident at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) where attendees trust him to end the war and don’t disagree with his criticism of Zelenskyy. Overall, Trump’s rift with traditional conservatives over his stance on Ukraine could affect the Republican Party’s unity moving forward.
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