Cheney criticizes Trump for alignment with Putin, critiques Ukraine stance

Former Rep. Liz Cheney criticized President Donald Trump, labeling him as the 'antithesis' of Ronald Reagan's values due to his perceived alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his dismissal of Ukraine's sovereignty. In a recent post on social media, Cheney condemned Trump's remarks, where he referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a 'dictator' and blamed Ukraine for the ongoing conflict with Russia, which began with Russia's invasion in 2022. Cheney, a staunch Trump critic and one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach him, warned that history will judge those supporting Trump harshly, particularly those claiming to be Reagan Republicans. Responding to Trump's claims, former Vice President Mike Pence emphasized that Russia initiated the invasion, countering Trump's narrative. Cheney's sharp rebuke reflects a growing divide within the Republican Party regarding Trump's foreign policy stance. The backdrop of these remarks comes as Trump seeks to negotiate peace in Ukraine, a move that has garnered mixed reactions within the GOP.