Republicans were quick to praise President Donald Trump’s handling of negotiations with Ukraine on Friday, after the expected signing of a minerals deal devolved into a shouting match.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House shortly after, without signing the deal. A joint press conference scheduled for later in the afternoon was cancelled. The online reaction from GOP lawmakers was nearly unanimous.
“TRUMP IS THE GREATEST NEGOTIATOR AMERICA HAS EVER HAD!” Rep. Marlin Stutzman said in a social media post. “AMERICA IS BEING MADE GREAT BEFORE OUR VERY EYES!”