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Rep. John Garamendi calls Trump "just disgraceful" over Zelenskyy feud: "He's absolutely wrong"

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Rep. John Garamendi of California, a Democrat and member of the House Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump for his actions regarding Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an interview on "The Takeout." Garamendi called Trump "just disgraceful" and asserted that he is "absolutely wrong," reflecting growing tensions between the two leaders.

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Rep. John Garamendi of California, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, recently criticized former President Trump for his feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling Trump's actions "just disgraceful" on CBS News' "The Takeout." The criticism came as EU leaders concluded a summit in Brussels amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and the United States over US support for Ukraine. Garamendi emphasized that Trump's stance was "absolutely wrong," highlighting growing concerns among Democrats about the former president's approach to international relations, particularly regarding Ukraine.

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European Union leaders wrapped up a summit in Brussels on Friday as tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump rise. asserted

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Democratic Rep. John Garamendi of California, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of U.S.-Ukraine relations. asserted

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Rep. John Garamendi calls Trump "just disgraceful" over Zelenskyy feud: "He's absolutely wrong"

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