Trump WARNS Zelensky TODAY That U.S. Will 'NOT PUT UP WITH IT', European Leaders Stand Behind Kyiv
Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill's Julia Manchester as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shores up support for his country in Europe following the disastrous Oval Office confrontation on Friday. Julia gives her take on what it all means for Ukraine in its war against Russia, plus the offer to federal workers from NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. Judy Kurtz also joins Drew to break down the politics at the Oscars Also in your Debrief: Wildfires rip through the Carolinas as California Gov. Gavin Newsom makes moves to speed up recovery from the Palisades and Eaton wildfires earlier this year. Make sure to subscribe to get your Daily Debrief with top headlines from The Hill every weekday. Follow The Hill on Instagram and X @thehill #TheHillTV #Trump #News #Politics #Congress #Update
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