Donald Trump Jr., the oldest son of former President Donald Trump, is facing backlash after posting a video that mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The video showed Zelenskyy standing next to his father with the caption, “POV: You’re 38 days from losing your allowance.” The post seemed to make light of the serious situation in Ukraine as the country continues to fight Russia.
“You are 38 days from loosing your allowance” pic.twitter.com/U3esfUb6EK
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Many people, including some Republicans, were disgusted by this post. Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin shared the video first, and others quickly criticized Trump Jr. for being rude and disrespectful. One group, Republicans Against Trump, called the post “disgusting,” while others called Trump Jr. “vile” and “toxic.” One person said, “It’s sick and toxic.”
Disgusting. Don Jr. posted this anti-Ukraine video on Instagram saying that President Zelensky will “lose his allowance” when his father takes office
Putin got what he paid for
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Don Jr is vile! And it’s so trashy that Trump’s son is on X posting all manner of political garbage. Imagine if Obama’s daughters were doing that or Chelsea Clinton or Hunter Biden. Again, these Trumps can do whatever the hell they want. It’s sick and toxic.
— MURRAY (@murray_nyc) November 10, 2024
It’s important to understand why the U.S. is helping Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and the country has been fighting to defend itself ever since. Many people have died, and millions have been forced to leave their homes. Without help from the U.S. and other countries, Ukraine would be in even more danger.
Some Republicans, like Trump Jr., want to stop U.S. support for Ukraine. They argue that America should focus on its own problems. But this ignores the bigger picture. If Russia takes control of Ukraine, it could lead to more problems for the rest of the world. Stopping Russia is important to keep the world safe and to stand up for democracy.
Trump Jr. has also shared other harmful posts on social media. He recently posted a picture of his father’s mugshot next to images of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. The caption read, “Trump arrested for beating two women.” This was another attack meant to stir up anger and cause division.
Instead of talking about real issues, Trump Jr. likes to attack his father’s enemies. His posts focus on spreading lies and hate, which only make things worse in the political world. His behavior shows that he’s more interested in causing fights than helping to solve problems.
We need leaders who bring people together and focus on what really matters. The war in Ukraine is an important issue, and it’s crucial that the U.S. continues to support Ukraine. The world is watching, and we need to show that we stand for peace and democracy.
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