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WATCH: House Republican Caught Calling President Zelenskyy a “Thug”

Rep. Cawthorn’s comment is the latest sign of the GOP’s disturbing pro-Putin behavior

Extremist House Republican and insurrectionist Rep. Madison Cawthorn was caught attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling a room of supporters to “remember that Zelenskyy is a thug.”

From President Trump calling Putin a “genius”, to Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking to a far-right crowd that cheered for Putin’s invasion, to Rep. Cawthorn now attacking Ukraine’s president, Republicans have to answer for this disturbing pattern of pro-Putin, anti-Ukrainian behavior in their party.

Hundreds of Ukranians have reportedly died as a result of Putin’s senseless violence, and Democrats are standing with President Zelenskyy as he and his nation bravely resist this brutal invasion. Will House Republicans condemn Rep. Cawthorn’s shameful attack on Ukraine’s president?

DCCC Spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre

“Rep. Cawthorn’s remarks promote dangerous Russian disinformation. House Republicans need to quickly make clear where they actually stand.”

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