Trump escalates criticism of Zelenskyy, labels him a dictator

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, labeling him a "dictator" and blaming him for the ongoing war with Russia. This marks a shift in Trump's rhetoric, which has drawn responses from Zelenskyy and European leaders. In a recent post, Trump claimed the U.S. has provided significantly more aid to Ukraine than Europe, asserting that the U.S. has spent $200 billion more. However, analysis shows that while the U.S. is the largest single contributor, European nations collectively have provided more support. Trump's comments have sparked controversy, with leaders like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuting his claims. They emphasized the challenges of holding elections during wartime and defended Zelenskyy's leadership amid the conflict.