Pence Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Backs Military Aid in Contrast to GOP Rivals
- Former Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and show solidarity with the nation as it fights Russian aggression.
- Pence toured sites of Russian atrocities, received briefings on rights violations and the security situation, and pledged continued US support for Ukraine's defense.
- Pence's stance contrasts with Trump and DeSantis, top GOP candidates who have questioned providing aid to Ukraine.
- Pence is the only Republican presidential candidate so far to visit Ukraine and meet with Zelensky.
- Pence believes US support for Ukraine is critical to America's national security and ensuring freedom prevails over tyranny.