Michael Whatley, the Chair of the Republican National Committee, has sparked controversy by labeling Ukraine as an 'aggressive' adversary of the United States, equating it with nations like China and Iran. This statement was made during an appearance on Maria Bartiromo's show on Fox News and has been echoed in various media outlets, including Newsweek and GBNEWS. Whatley's comments come amid discussions of U.S. leadership under President Joe Biden, which he criticizes as emboldening nations like Ukraine to adopt a more assertive stance on the global stage.
Trump's hand-picked RNC chair includes Ukraine alongside China and Iran as US adversaries https://t.co/i1HU6XR8Dz
Trump's protégé added Ukraine to the list of "aggressive" enemies of the United States - Newsweek Chairman of the US Republican National Committee Michael Whatley cited Ukraine as an example of an “aggressive” adversary of America, putting it on a par with China and Iran,… https://t.co/bkewyv1zCE
Chairman of the National Committee of the Republican Party of the United States Michael Whatley put Ukraine on a par with America’s “aggressive opponents” in the person of China and Iran. This happened on Foxnews TV channel. “Biden’s lackluster leadership has shown China,… https://t.co/AUXBSrCYwS
Trump's RNC chair includes Ukraine in list of US adversaries https://t.co/uxattgGGHv https://t.co/BqPwRqJbT6
RNC Chair Michael Whatley says the quiet part loud on Maria Bartiromo's show and portrays Ukraine as an "aggressive" adversary of the US https://t.co/CS6B5tiK4h
RNC Chair Michael Whatley says that Biden's leadership has emboldened [checks notes] ... Ukraine "to be much more aggressive on the world front." https://t.co/CS6B5tiK4h