Pro-Ukraine protests have erupted across the United States following a heated exchange between former President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House.
The confrontation has sparked widespread demonstrations in support of Ukraine.
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- Locations: Protests have taken place in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. In New York, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Times Square, many carrying the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine. In Los Angeles, a pro-Ukraine rally was held outside a SpaceX facility, and in Boston, an “emergency rally” for “fair peace” for Ukraine took place at Boston Common.
- Vermont Protests: In Waitsfield, Vermont, protesters lined the roads to oppose Vice President Vance’s visit to the state for a ski trip with his family. The demonstration was organized by the Mad River Valley chapter of Indivisible, a grassroots organizing group.
- Public Reactions: The protests were fueled by the aggressive meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy, during which Trump told Zelenskyy to consider a ceasefire with Russia or risk losing US support. This confrontation led to widespread condemnation and support for Ukraine.
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