Visiting Zelensky Mike Pence Declares “No Room in Republican Party” for Those Who Do Not Support Ukraine War
June 29, 2023 | Sundance | 783 Comments

Presidential candidate Mike Pence made a pilgrimage to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and affirm Pence’s position that the unilateral power of the Ukraine government needs to be supported.

Mike Pence then presents himself as the arbiter of what it means to be a Republican with a Twitter message saying, “I know the difference between a genius and a war criminal, and I know who needs to win this war in Ukraine, and it’s the people fighting for their freedom and fighting to restore their national sovereignty. There is no room in our party for apologists for Putin. There is only room for champions of freedom.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring the war-torn country as it fights Russian aggression.

Pence, who this month launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for president, has been deeply critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

He has called on the U.S. to deliver more military aid to the country and criticized GOP rivals who have questioned the ongoing U.S. involvement, saying there is no room in the party for “Putin apologists” and pushing back against those who want the U.S. to take on a more limited role on the world stage.

Pence spent roughly 12 hours in the country Thursday, according to an adviser, with stops in Moshchun, Bucha and Irpin, according to NBC News, which traveled with him.

“I’m here because it’s important that the American people understand the progress that we’ve made and how support for the Ukrainian military has been in our national interest,” he told the network. “I truly do believe that now, more than ever, we need leaders in our country who will articulate the importance of American leadership in the world.”

In addition to his meeting with Zelenskyy, Pence received multiple briefings, including one from Ukrainian officials on the country’s current security situation and one on allegations of human rights violations by Russians accused of abducting Ukrainian children in a bid to weaken Ukrainian resolve, the adviser said. (read more)

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[WATCH] Former Vice President Mike Pence Claims ‘We Need to Give Ukraine the Resources More Quickly Than Joe Biden Has’ During a Surprise Visit to Ukraine
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Former Vice President Mike Pence made an unplanned visit to Ukraine on Thursday, strategically timed shortly after revealing his 2024 White House candidacy, seemingly aiming to garner favor with the GOP voter base.

Pence’s visit to Ukraine was intended to ‘set himself apart’ from other GOP contenders for the presidency, particularly Trump.

“The war in Ukraine is not a territorial dispute. It’s a Russian invasion,” Pence told ABC News “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl in March.

“It’s just the latest instance of Russia attempting to redraw international lines by force, and the United States of America must continue at a quickened pace to provide the Ukrainian military the support that they need to repel the Russian invasion — and the stakes are that high,” he added.

Now during this sudden visit, Mike Pence cheered Joe Biden’s decision to send Ukraine billions of dollars in taxpayer money.

During this unexpected visit, Mike Pence expressed support for Joe Biden’s decision to send billions of dollars in taxpayer money to Ukraine.

“By giving the Ukrainian military the resources that we have … the West has really shown its strength,” Pence said.

Pence then criticized both, Trump and Joe Biden.

He claimed that Joe Biden isn’t giving Ukraine enough. Pence wants to give Ukraine more US taxpayer money.

“My former running mate, seeing war raging in Eastern Europe, is signaling an ambiguous message, not even able to say who he would prefer to see win the war in Ukraine,” Pence said.

“The United States needs to stand by the courageous fighters in Ukraine, give them the resources more quickly than Joe Biden has, to take the fight to the Russians and repel this invasion,” he added.

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I guess he actually is what a lot of people thought he was all along.