JD Vance's dismissive attitude toward Ukraine is an insult to 70,000 Ukrainian Americans in Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal


by Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Capital Journal— Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance has been dismissive of Ukraine’s plight ever since Russian tanks rolled over its borders to wage an unprovoked war. His justifications for essentially greenlighting the authoritarian annihilation of the fledgling democracy range from specious to baseless with a smattering of disinformation, writes columnist Marilou Johanek.

Politico—‘That’s garbage’: Graham slams Vance’s Ukraine math, challenges him to visit. In a New York Times op-ed earlier this month, Vance argued that Ukraine lacks the manpower it needs to defeat Russia.

Radio Free Asia—Did a Ukrainian-American congresswoman oppose Ukraine support?. Verdict: Misleading

The Federalist—U.S. Government Helps Pro-Ukraine Media Spread Propaganda And Silence American Critics. Media outlets organized with substantial funding and direction from the U.S. government have supported censorship, disseminated disinfo, and sought to silence American critics of the war.