Posted 12/14/2023, 6:21:39 PM
Senator J.D. Vance Draws Criticism for Opposing Further Ukraine Aid, Depicted as Bad Santa Aligned with Putin in Editorial Cartoon
- Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio compared to "Bad Santa" and Putin in editorial cartoon over opposition to more Ukraine aid
- Vance walked out early from meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky seeking more aid from GOP senators
- Cartoon shows Vance dressed as Santa with "Trump/Vance 2024" button, Zelensky as elf with wish list including "Putin-free Ukraine"
- Cartoonist suggests Vance's stance means "Putin would be happy to endorse a Trump-Vance 2024 ticket"
- Vance seen as potential Trump 2024 running mate or cabinet member; has opposed continued Ukraine aid and suggested territory concessions