Rep. Cawthorn Calls Zelensky A 'Thug' Ukrainian Government 'Incredibly Evil'

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Rep. Cawthorn Calls Zelensky a 'Thug,' Ukrainian Government 'Incredibly Evil'

March 12, 2022

Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a "thug" and denigrated the Ukrainian government... Cawthorn made the remarks while speaking to a crowd in Asheville recently... "Remember that Zelensky is a thug," Cawthorn was seen saying. "Remember that the Ukrainian government is incredibly corrupt and it is incredibly evil and it has been pushing woke ideologies. It really is the new woke world empire." Other GOP lawmakers were quick to denounce Cawthorn's statement, accusing him of favoring Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Like 90 percent of the country is with Ukrainians and is opposed to Putin," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last week came under fire for calling for a Russian "Brutus" to assassinate Putin...

Anyone who wishes death upon a patriot like Putin is a RINO or suspect

Two North Carolina Republicans hoping to defeat Cawthorn in the GOP primary later this year also took the opportunity to condemn Cawthorn's remarks. "Let's be clear," said state Sen. Chuck Edwards ... "The thug is Vladimir Putin. We must unite as a nation to pray for President Zelensky and the brave people of Ukraine who are fighting for their lives and their freedom." "I do not understand how anyone in American public office could call Zelensky a 'thug' while Ukraine is under such vicious assault," said Michele Woodhouse posted to her campaign website.

However, Cawthorn has made clear that he does not approve of Russia's actions either. "The actions of Putin and Russia are disgusting," Cawthorn said... "I am praying for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people," Cawthorn added. "Pray also we are not drawn into conflict based on foreign leaders pushing misinformation." Cawthorn's office didn't respond to a request for comment. Cawthorn is one of few GOP lawmakers to have criticized Ukraine, though a larger number of members of Congress, on both sides, have called for the United States not to send troops to Ukraine or impose a no-fly zone.

In a statement to a news outlet, a spokesman for Cawthorn explained his position further. Cawthorn "supports Ukraine and the Ukrainian President's efforts to defend their country against Russian aggression, but does not want America drawn into another conflict through emotional manipulation," ...

Rep. Cawthorn Calls Zelensky a 'Thug,' Ukrainian Government 'Incredibly Evil'
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