European Union Strips Trump of "Leader of the Free World" Title.

Yes, Donald Trump has lost his title as "Leader of the Free World."

Let’s start with this: President Zelenskyy doesn’t owe Donald Trump an apology. Donald Trump owes Zelenskyy an apology—and all of Ukraine.

The global community is watching the United States with growing concern—not as the beacon of freedom it once was, but as a partner to Russia, standing in direct opposition to the values it once championed. As European leaders prepare for an urgent summit this weekend, the fallout from Trump’s disastrous meeting with President Zelenskyy continues to echo across the international stage.

Yes, European leaders are gathering this weekend to discuss the future of global affairs—and the United States wasn’t invited. This summit is not just about Ukraine or Russia—it’s about the United States, and it’s about our future. It’s about a nation that has betrayed its allies, abandoned its moral compass, and cozied up to a dictator in the Kremlin. The United States has never before submitted to a tyrant like Vladimir Putin—but today, we face our own dictator at home: Donald Trump—and he has made it clear that he sides with Putin.

I’ll say it again: Donald Trump is a dictator.

He has undermined our democracy, wielding executive orders to impose his will, consolidating power in an authoritarian regime, and attempting to strip away our fundamental constitutional rights. He is a direct threat to everything this country stands for.

As Americans endure immense hardship, we cannot ignore that these struggles extend beyond our borders. Thanks to Trump’s reckless support of Russia, Ukraine’s future is now uncertain. Trump has shown us exactly where his loyalties lie—and it’s not with freedom, democracy, or the American people.

Fortunately, there are still leaders like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, and many others who are standing firm in defense of Ukraine—even when the United States refuses to do so.

As European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, "The free world needs a new leader" after Trump’s disgraceful behavior during his meeting with President Zelenskyy. The truth is undeniable: We’ve lost our standing as the leader of the free world—and we’ve lost it for a reason.

A true leader of the free world cannot betray the values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. A true leader cannot bow to a dictator.

The United States is losing its respect on the global stage, and we’re on the brink of losing what we hold dear at home. The stakes have never been higher.

We must rise up. For Ukraine. For democracy. For freedom. For our future. For our country.

That’s why I’ve made the bold decision to leave everything behind, to move hundreds of miles, and to enter one of the most fiercely contested congressional districts in the nation.

Yes, it’s a risk—but it’s a risk worth taking.

I’ve fought—and won—races from the State House to the White House. Now, I’m ready to bring that fight to Congress and flip the House. But I can’t do it alone.

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Stand with me. Together, we will fight for what’s right. Together, we will restore our place in the world—and reclaim our dignity as a nation.