Trump has horrified European allies with his attacks on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and what critics say is a soft take on Vladimir Putin.

This letter must begin with a thank you to NPR, PBS, and other news sources that consistently correct President Trump’s lies about the war between Russia and Ukraine — in particular, that Ukraine had the chance to avoid war with Russia or that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a dictator.

The U.S. president's current approach to the conflict suggests he underestimates America's interest in supporting Kyiv.