Donald Trump’s rumored VP Lee Zeldin made a sad statement today.
As the world reflects on the murder of Alexei Navalny at the hands of Putin, it’s worth remembering that Democrats are actively doing Biden’s bidding as they also try to imprison his chief political opponent, Donald Trump, remove him from the ballot, and ensure he dies in prison. https://t.co/lLd13ATUdT
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) February 16, 2024
President Joe Biden directly blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, characterizing it as evidence of Putin’s “brutality.” The Federal Penitentiary Service for Yamal announced Navalny’s death on Friday, stating that he collapsed while walking and could not be revived. Navalny, 47, had been serving a 19-year prison sentence in eastern Russia.
During a press conference on Friday, Biden did not mince words in his criticism of Putin. He referred to Navalny as a “powerful voice for the truth,” emphasizing Navalny’s resilience even after surviving an assassination attempt in 2020. Biden highlighted Navalny’s choice to return to Russia, knowing the risks of imprisonment or even death due to his continued activism.
Biden expressed skepticism about any alternative narratives that Russian authorities might present regarding Navalny’s death, asserting, “Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death. Putin is responsible for what has happened, and it is yet more proof of brutality.” He urged people not to be deceived, emphasizing that responsibility lies squarely with Putin.
In addition to addressing Navalny’s death, Biden also took the opportunity to call for increased financial aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. He raised concerns about the legislative stagnation in Congress, emphasizing the urgency of providing support to Ukraine during this critical time.
