'What was he to do?' CNN host confronts GOP lawmaker over attacks on Ukrainian leader
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) was confronted on CNN on Saturday over her attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Malliotakis appeared on MSNBC after the Oval Office blow-up during which Donald Trump and J.D. Vance yelled at Zelensky, and insisted he be more grateful for any U.S. diplomatic assistance. The host asked about her take on the situation, considering Malliotakis has many Ukrainian constituents, and the Republican lawmaker indicated it was Zelensky who was to blame for what occurred. ALSO READ: 'Absolutely unconscionable': Ex-Republican demands Trump removed from office after fight When confronted with Trump's conduct, Malliotakis said she didn't like the way Zelensky "expressed himself either." "It seemed very not appreciative of what we were trying to accomplish here and the help that we've been giving him over the last few years," the Republican lawmaker said. The host replied, "And so what was he to do? Just sit there and smile? I mean, I am genuinely asking how you think this gets back on track." Watch below or click here.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) was confronted on CNN on Saturday over her attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Malliotakis appeared on MSNBC after the Oval Office blow-up during which Donald Trump and J.D. Vance yelled at Zelensky, and insisted he be more grateful for any U.S. diplomatic assistance.
The host asked about her take on the situation, considering Malliotakis has many Ukrainian constituents, and the Republican lawmaker indicated it was Zelensky who was to blame for what occurred.
ALSO READ: 'Absolutely unconscionable': Ex-Republican demands Trump removed from office after fight
When confronted with Trump's conduct, Malliotakis said she didn't like the way Zelensky "expressed himself either."
"It seemed very not appreciative of what we were trying to accomplish here and the help that we've been giving him over the last few years," the Republican lawmaker said.
The host replied, "And so what was he to do? Just sit there and smile? I mean, I am genuinely asking how you think this gets back on track."
