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She urged Ukrainians to “throw him out of office”.
She urged Ukrainians to “throw him out of office”.
US Congresswoman Spreads Lies
Far-right US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has falsely claimed that recent protests in Kyiv were sparked by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s refusal to make peace with Russia.
In reality, the demonstrations are about anti-corruption reforms being undermined.
Greene’s Post Gains Traction on Social Media
On Wednesday, Greene posted a video of Ukrainian protesters, captioning it with claims that Zelenskyy is a dictator who refuses to end the war.
She urged Ukrainians to “throw him out of office” and demanded the US stop supporting Ukraine militarily.
Real Reason Behind the Protests
In truth, the protests were triggered by a new law signed by Zelenskyy, which critics say threatens the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption institutions: NABU and SAPO.
The legislation makes them accountable to the Prosecutor General, sparking public outrage.
Greene Ignores Facts, Pushes Pro-Russia Narrative
Greene made no mention of the controversial law or the actual demands of Ukrainian protesters.
Instead, she framed the protests as a rebellion against continued resistance to Russia, echoing long-running disinformation and anti-Ukraine rhetoric.
Ukraine Reacts to Government Crackdown on Watchdogs
The new law, passed by the Ukrainian Parliament and signed by Zelenskyy, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Protesters believe it weakens NABU and SAPO, two agencies central to Ukraine’s anti-corruption fight, and gives the government more political control.
Disinformation Spreads Despite Online Pushback
Greene’s post received over 78,000 likes on X (formerly Twitter), but also thousands of replies challenging her false narrative.
Despite the backlash, she has not corrected or clarified her statement as of early July 24.
Anti-Corruption Crackdown Sparks Nationwide Outcry
Protests erupted not only in Kyiv but across several Ukrainian cities after the law passed.
Demonstrators view it as a direct threat to Ukraine’s democratic progress and a rollback of reforms that are central to maintaining Western support.
Greene’s Long History of Conspiracy and Criticism
Greene, a vocal ally of Donald Trump, is known for spreading conspiracy theories and attacking Ukraine’s leadership.
She has consistently opposed US aid to Ukraine and frequently promotes pro-Russian talking points in Congress and online.
Critics Warn of Real-World Impact of Misinformation
Ukrainian and Western observers say Greene’s false claims could fuel misunderstanding abroad and undermine support for Ukraine.
Her message, amplified to nearly 5 million followers, risks distorting the truth behind Ukraine’s internal political struggles.
