Fox Information host Mark Levin, a longtime supporter of President Trump, is breaking with the commander-in-chief over his latest assaults on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warning Trump that “MAGA doesn’t support Putin.”
Talking on the Mark Levin Present on Wednesday, Levin supplied a uncommon criticism of the president as he backed Zelensky for sustaining order in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Levin’s phase gave the impression to be a direct response to Trump’s claims that Zelensky is a dictator that the Ukrainian chief is stopping free elections and solely has a really low approval score.
The Fox Information host stated each of these assertions are false.
“Zelensky ordered martial law — that’s what the constitution there compelled,” Levin stated of Kyiv’s actions after Russia invaded.
“Zelensky hasn’t called for an election — that’s what the constitution there compels,” he added. “Now, I’m ready for the primary free election for Vladimir Putin.
“I mean, this is almost comical in a sick way that Putin is demanding an election,” Levin added. “Why is he demanding an election in Ukraine when he doesn’t have free and actual elections in his personal nation?
“I don’t know why there are people that not only oppose Zelensky, but seem to support Putin.”
Levin additionally rejected Trump’s declare that Zelensky is unpopular in Ukraine, noting that the newest polls present his approval scores at round 57%, and fought again the president’s suggestion that Kyiv by some means began the struggle.
“Ukraine did not invade Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine,” he stated. “Ukraine doesn’t have the economic would possibly {that a} Russia has — or a China.
“They didn’t start this war. What were they supposed to do? Roll over and play dead?” he requested.
Whereas Levin backed Trump’s skill to dealer peace between Ukraine and Russia, even when it means chopping again on navy assist, the longtime conservative — who labored within the Reagan administration — warned the president to not let Putin have his means.
“MAGA doesn’t support Putin,” Levin stated. “Eighty-one percent of the American people do not trust Putin because 81% of the American people are smart.”
Trump’s feedback in opposition to Ukraine spurred a flurry of condemnation from the correct, with many Republicans taking to social media to assist Zelensky and reiterate that Putin is at fault for the struggle.
“Vladimir Putin is a vile dictator and thug,” Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) wrote on X.
“Vladimir Putin is the Dictator without Elections,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) wrote.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) went a step additional, telling CNN that the President’s feedback have been improper.
“Well, the president needs a do-over day and start again. He took a bad turn. I think what he said is wrong, and it’s a shame,” he stated. “I think many Republicans, I’m not saying all, but many Republicans know what the president said today was wrong.”
