At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2024, a significant shift in stance towards Ukraine was observed among conservatives, particularly those aligned with former President Donald Trump. Initially, the conservative community had shown support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion. However, recent reports and discussions at CPAC highlight a transformation, with skepticism over aid to Ukraine now pervasive. An article from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Semafor detail how this change reflects a broader GOP transformation, with narratives suggesting ‘The war is the fault of the U.S.’ This sentiment was echoed by Trump allies who criticized the provision of aid to Ukraine as the conflict with Russia reached its two-year anniversary.
Skepticism over Ukraine aid pervasive at CPAC https://t.co/SbNgBPOVJY
Skepticism over Ukraine aid pervasive at CPAC https://t.co/JiCh4rKoAl
CPAC 2024: Trump allies decry aid to Ukraine as war against Russia hits two-year mark https://t.co/D7bXCzPr7g https://t.co/D7bXCzPr7g
WSJ: "How Trump Turned Conservatives Against Helping Ukraine" "GOP’s transformation is on full display at CPAC gathering: ‘The war is the fault of the U.S.’" https://t.co/ceipLqyFqx
CPAC initially cheered Ukraine on after Russia invaded. Things have changed. New from @daveweigel in Semafor Americana: https://t.co/WJue11ulvW