Let The Squealing of Stuck Pigs Begin

More photos here. https://t.co/NQF9jk86Lu

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 20, 2023

“He was walking through the streets during the air alarm," said Yuliia Trynka, 28. "Like common Ukrainians.”https://t.co/VaNSqlrEHs

— Annie Linskey (@AnnieLinskey) February 20, 2023

Historic. Timely. Brave. I welcomed @POTUS in Kyiv as Russian full-scale aggression approaches its one-year mark. I am thankful to the U.S. for standing with Ukraine and for our strong partnership. We are determined to work together to ensure Ukraine’s victory. pic.twitter.com/EPtH3fLWWD

— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 20, 2023

This is an alpha move that lets the world see an American President standing firm, a clear ally of the brave Ukranian people in a war for their survival against a tyrannical despot.

This, MAGA, is the right side of history. You? Not so much.https://t.co/9KsJivB39x pic.twitter.com/50MNxXg0Co

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 20, 2023

Pres Joe Biden and Pres Volodymyr Zelensky visited St Michael’s Cathedral and then placed flowers at the memorial of the thousands of Ukrainian service members who have died since the Russian invasion began in 2014. https://t.co/dGTnAm1VdW pic.twitter.com/oviCcAYNUW

— Jason Jay Smart (@officejjsmart) February 20, 2023

This photo is stunning — one for history. Beautifully composed, and a perfect symbolic representation of a pivot point in geopolitics. (📸 by Daniel Berehulak / NYT). pic.twitter.com/NbtLxHVccP

— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 20, 2023

Side note: Whatever you think about Biden's age, he does far better than Trump did at managing the physical rigors of international travel.

Biden's visit was middle of the night his time. https://t.co/5Aa96VpIKc

— emptywheel (@emptywheel) February 20, 2023

MAGA Republicans are constantly saying the Biden has squandered American deterrence. Note that the US called up the Kremlin a few hours before the visit and said, "Biden's going to be in Kyiv. Understood?"

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 20, 2023

I asked @AVindman, who served in the Trump administration, if the former president would have made a similar trip to Kyiv. He says Trump “wouldn’t be interested in provoking Putin.” pic.twitter.com/KH6kT97hGc

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) February 20, 2023

Dark Fucking Brandon is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And he's all out of bubble gum.

Kyiv has captured a part of my heart.

I knew I would be back. pic.twitter.com/5HYcoEL47Y

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 20, 2023

And now the stuck pigs:

President’s Day 2023.

Zelenskyy can’t even wear a tie as he greets the President of the United States.

He gladly takes our money in sweat shirts and t-shirts, but Biden is dressed up.

So insulting.

America Last!!!

pic.twitter.com/TrRQQ2FgEF

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) February 20, 2023

Imagine the horror if Zelensky had worn a tan suit! He could have at least worn white fur!

Biden now hurting America by being too brave https://t.co/eLM5PS3wm8

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 20, 2023

I need to collect a group of the best Maga rants about how bad it was that Biden visited Kyiv.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 20, 2023

2/ contender https://t.co/oGRygP8I5o

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 20, 2023

Byron York would like to complain that "Sleepy Joe" was confident they could deter an attack simply by calling Putin, which is understandable bc every time Trump spoke with Putin he came away looking like a whipped puppy. https://t.co/76vUUz9jQ6

— emptywheel (@emptywheel) February 20, 2023

You mean a whipped dog like this?

Then. Now.
2018 2023 pic.twitter.com/5Ch5jdyMFA

— Susan ⚖️🇺🇦🌻☮️ (@SusanInDelaware) February 20, 2023

Also note: Given how Trump extorted Zelenskyy--withholding arms AND a visit--in an attempt to remain President, this photo op is a wonderful Presidents Day present to the surly Former.

— emptywheel (@emptywheel) February 20, 2023

Interesting fun fact: Both Biden and Zelensky's capitols were attacked by armies encouraged by Putin.#BidenInUkraine #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/7N1VSXXq1p

— Marmel (@Marmel) February 20, 2023

Fin.