The ‘Disgraceful Display’ in the Oval Office

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The conversation between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine grew heated in the Oval Office on Friday. Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times

To the Editor:

Re “Trump and Vance Scold Zelensky in Blowup” (front page, March 1):

What a disgusting and disgraceful display in the Oval Office by the president and his sycophantic vice president regarding their treatment of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

This is the same President Trump who has repeatedly exhibited unconscionable and unjustified deference toward two of the most despicable, evil dictators: Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un.

As an American, I am appalled, ashamed and embarrassed for our country that a heroic world leader such as Mr. Zelensky, valiantly leading his people under the most harrowing of circumstances, would find himself subjected to such abuse and disrespect in such a high-profile setting.

One can only imagine how Mr. Trump conducts himself, particularly during high-level international diplomatic negotiations, when he is not on camera and the world isn’t watching.

Mark Godes
Chelsea, Mass.

To the Editor:

Yes, Ukraine should express gratitude to the United States for our financial support — and Ukraine has consistently expressed it, as reflected in countless public statements.

By the same token, the United States should be expressing gratitude to Ukraine. It is Ukraine, more than any other nation, that has stepped up and paid a far higher and ultimate price for freedom and democracy.

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