Seven House Republicans “repeatedly remained seated” during standing ovations for President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Seven Republican lawmakers “repeatedly remained seated” during standing ovations for President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Ukrainian leader’s address to Congress on Wednesday, according to one reporter, though all joined “standing ovations during the last portions” of his speech.
Zelensky was warmly welcomed to Congress as part of his first trip outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion of his country began on February 24.
Speaking before a joint session of Congress, Zelensky thanked the American people for their support, and paid tribute to lawmakers from both parties who have provided support to Ukraine.
Zelensky’s address was enthusiastically received, with the vast majority of lawmakers joining repeated standing ovations as he vowed Ukraine would repel Putin’s army.
However, a small group of right-wing House Republicans appeared less impressed, remaining seated during at least some ovations.
Representatives Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert, Andrew Clyde, Diana Harshbarger, Warren Davidson, Michael Cloud and Jim Jordan “repeatedly remaining seated in standing ovations” whilst Zelensky gave his speech, according to Axios Congress reporter Andrew Solender.
