EXCLUSIVE: What Motivates Trump's Hatred of Ukraine - Lev Parnas

Lev Parnas says that no one in Trump's world gave Volodomyr Zelensky "any credit when he came into office," as they thought "He's just a comedian; He will just roll over and play ball," however Zelensky refused the requests of Donald Trump, one of the most powerful men in the world, to drum-up a fake investigation into the Bidens' link to Burisma Energy.
It was not the Ukrainian government seeking to meddle in US elections or to support Democrats nor Republicans - it was Russia and its agents, says Parnas, through the use of the Burisma scandal.
Why, despite giving eight hours of testimony before Congress, did Republicans refuse to ask Parnas a single question?
Parnas says that it is because Republicans already had all of the evidence showing that what he was saying under oath is truthful and accurate: There is no basis to the story that the Bidens were engaged in corruption, in Ukraine.
So, what continues to motivate Donald Trump's and his MAGA followers hatred of Ukraine?
Simply, they hate that Ukraine was unwilling to illegally meddle in American politics to help-out the Trump campaign.
But is it not odd that Parnas decided to come-out now with these incredible accusations?
Parnas argues that he has been making these arguments for years, but now they are ever more apropos as he wishes to do what is right - something that will help the Ukrainian people.
Alarmingly, Americans should listen, says Parnas, as "the MAGA cult," and "people in Congress who are actually supporting Vladimir Putin... motivated by Donald Trump's hatred of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people because they did not give him what he wanted."
Lev Parnas gives first-hand insight into what really ocurred in the Trump White House - and why anyone who cares about Ukraine should be paying attention.
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[@ccreature7086]

People don't realize that Volodomyr Zelenskyy is a well educated lawyer and smart businessman, not just an accomplished comedian and actor. 💙💛

[@briseboy]

His comedy was also informed political satire. Because it was well-written and performed, it gained publicity in Ukraine, even if the epithet "comedian" was turned into inimical propaganda by russian agency.

[@Donovanwashere]

I’m a republican who will not be voting Republican in the upcoming elections- same with my entire family. It’s beyond obvious at this point that Trump is under Pootin’s control.

[@toddmetzger]

Ditto.

[@ell04ver15]

Nope

[@vansteyvoortstephan-cm6ju]

Thank you, sir

[@jpx1508]

Ditto

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

+1.

[@Anna-fl3sv]

Thank you for your testimony. Justice needs to prevail against these criminals every single one of them. Come on Garland do your job.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Unfortunately this scheme came a little too close to succeeding with the US government departments going along with the ex-president. Fortunately, like most poorly designed schemes it couldn't succeed without cooperation by the Ukrainian government. I keep sending support to Ukraine, and understand why the people there cherish so deeply their freedoms, their parents and others, and are willing to get all the people back.

[@CrazyEightyEights]

Thank you, Mr Parnas. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

Thanks Lev for speaking the TRUTH, God will reward you 👍

[@briseboy]

You appear to have some competing "gods" here. The invented russian one, the invented pope one who advises giving up, the russian-allied US republican voter one, and whatever other one you claim differs from those catholic, protestant, and orthodox ones. Trump is selling bibles to you and yours for $60 each to fund his. You should examine the difference between personalintegrity and imaginary, wavering "gods."

[@PamelaC23]

Lev is so brave and his thoughts about Trump's hatred of Ukraine because he didn't get what he wanted rings so true, the guy seems entirely motivated by loyalty and revenge.

[@chuniquepaceno470]

I love what this guy's doing, too bad he isn't getting the attention he deserves with his message. Where are the Democrats on this? I mean, the dude's got to go to the Kyiv Post for an interview? Really. This dude should be all over every real news program.

[@mrnobody3161]

The Democrats during Lev's Testimony asked relative questions. This took place in The House of Representatives which the MAGA republikkkons have a slim majority. The republikkkons didn't ask a single question. Yes the Department of Justice could take this on. However........

[@ronblack7870]

the dems don't want to bring up hunter biden even though there is no tie to joe and parnas couldn't find any. it just paints joe badly because many people believe there was corruption there.

[@briseboy]

In case you have failed to notice the consistent use of russian falsehood by NYT, WaPo, CNN, and other large media ( murdoch's fox and sky, and the erroneous similar use by reuters) as "fact" or "counter" or "argument", you are not yet conversant with the simple yet copious propaganda. russian lies, trump lies ( 34 THOUSAND PROVABLE RECORDED WHILE IN PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE ALONE), and other lies perpetrated and proliferatedon X, facebook, and on youtube by recognizable sources and deceptive commenters, Should be obvious to you. There are numerous analyses of propaganda available from institutes that study either russian lies, or propaganda techniques in general, quite available to you. Beginwith the study of cognitive biases and cognitive errors to understand two bases of nonlogical appeals which cause successful deception to uneducated and biased minds. Any adolescent could show you that human adults too often withdraw from critical appraisal, due to bias and simple logical errors. But it appears that you should have explored those cognitive errors and bias errors.

[@pKbasten]

Thank Mr. Parnas for your unwavering truth. I will try to get more people to see this video. Thank you again and SLAVA UKRAINE

[@lunkis3233]

Great work Lev Parnas.

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

If I told anyone 10 years ago that the leader of Russia would be dictating how the GOP voted on the floor of the House they'd fit me for a straight-jacket. What a weird position they have twisted themselves into...

[@markanthony3275]

Why should America give hundreds of Billions of dollars to "help" Ukraine when it just "helps" western oligarchs who have their hooks in the arms manufacturing businesses and the politicians on both sides of the aisle whose election campaigns they finance? You must ask yourself...who is this really "helping"?

[@xy6845]

Great interview @Kyiv Post, people should hear this and be aware of it.

[@Dicky104]

Thank you for bringing these facts to light.

[@robertginsburg8113]

Thank you for doing the right thing Lev.

[@hawklord100]

"Putin is betting the house on trump"

[@lightweave]

Many comedians, especially when they do political acts, have a pretty good grasp on politics and whats going on. I have the impression that they sometimes understand more of politics then the politicians themself.

[@user-uu2rf8ev7z]

More so than crooked businessmen who look after only themselves.

[@suehowie152]

Zelenskyy is also an educated lawyer and smart business man..

[@oldernu1250]

Zelensky is brave. His visits with soldiers at the front show the world he has brass balls. Putin would never dare. I think FSB has Kompromat on Trump, with girls or back room money deals--or both.

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

Very interesting insight, thank you!👍🏻🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@ohms497]

Right on! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@marisabenson1222]

Lev Parnas has redeemed himself.

[@LiberalinOregon]

Thank you Lev for bringing out the truth.

[@Sarefsx]

Thank you for your work!!!!

[@user-ng2hc8zj6x]

Hence Trump pressuring Mike Johnson to not allow a vote on aid to Ukraine.

[@briseboy]

Johnson ALSO accepted russian funding for his rise to Congress in Shreveport election campaign[s]. He is ALSO tainted by his russian support. NO individual is unbiased by financial support, as scientific statistical analyses have consistently shown.

[@paulie2009]

Not a great start, but a great job making up for it. Thanks Lev for your honesty and your courage in going up against some truly evil and dangerous people.

[@annflynn7209]

Thank you for this important information!

[@user-rz9wh5hx2f]

Thank you Lev Parnas,

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you very much for this interesting interview.

[@bigolboomerbelly4348]

Funny thing, Poroshenko tried to help trump against Biden. What a guy.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Republicans not asking Lev any questions should tell people everything the need to know. Trump/GOP/Putin.

[@paalexsamaklyne1040]

With love and care from us here in Borneo, a good international leader should not love one nation and hate the other. He or she should be as neutral as possible. Wake up Trump,are you getting senile??😎😎😎😎😘 Puji Tuhan💜🥰😘 Praise God!😎😎🥰🥰😘

[@elizabethstewart12]

Trump's greatest burden is his own greed. His heavy load is pulling him down.

[@stevejordan7275]

Thank you, Mister Parnas! You did what few people can ever manage: recognise when you've made a mistake, CHANGE YOUR MIND, and then - most importantly - *work to fix the problem!* We should all be in awe. You've earned my respect, sir; keep it up!

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Republicans should just go ahead and wear the Russian Federation Flag lapel pins and have a Russian Federation Flag outside their offices...

[@stevemorin8206]

Respect for your courage.

[@JaneSoole]

To the question in your headline? Putin's power and money? Putin is also an indicted criminal.

[@cyberGEK]

Thank You Lev! 💙 🟦🟦🟦 Слава Україні! 🌻 🟨🟨🟨 Героям Слава! 🫡 Edit: I have complete clips of all the Lev questions and statements on my channel if you haven’t seen them. Playlist: 3/20/24 House Oversight Committee

[@oscarmora4602]

Informative

[@Tamara-qd5dc]

This should be broadcast all over Ukraine with Ukrainian and Russian translation. Ukrainians need the American voters of Ukrainian and Russian descent to vote for Biden,

[@vedagower-my5wy]

Glory to Ukraine! Vote blue!💙💙💙

[@camillep9346]

Being Putler's Puppet is what motivates Trump - Simples.... He owns T and T owes him..... no doubt....

[@regular2249]

Trump has no "hatred of Ukraine", he has love for Putin who assigned him as President of US.

[@briseboy]

Trump is highly emotional, and has a lifetime of indulging in vindictiveness. So, YES, you lie, as heis every utterance either is transparently hate-filled, or disguising it to advance his social status and consequent power to harm.

[@markanthony3275]

No...he has a love for keeping people alive...and seeing as how Putin will win and is winning, the realistic thing to do is negotiate because then the killing stops.

[@4BIG_DEMOCRACY]

Trader Trump!

[@jilldezwart2533]

Thank you Mr. Parnas for your discussion. It would also be good for the American public to read information from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) which is located in Washington D.C.

[@TheDog_Chef]

I've read his book.

[@michaelmarcus2639]

Talk about ulterior motives, Trump needs his best bud Putin.

[@richardblock2458]

Good people on both sides? Both sides?

[@PD-yd3fr]

And if you were not a low information individual you would have heard the next line where he said "Ad I am not talking about the racists or White supremacists, they are bad people". But you choose to remain ignorant...or are simply intentionally lying How many boosters you have so far? Still wearing your doubled up masks?

[@ritahall8148]

There are as many good GOPs as your comment got likes.

[@andrewbarron7690]

Dropped a like for both comments. I don't get to vote anywhere other than KZbin. Hoping for another Republican resignation.

[@Tbone1492]

We all saw the Laptop Lev. Joe said "if you don't fire this Prosecutor. You're not getting the money" lol. Don said nothing bad about Zelensky. Stop it

[@briseboy]

Lie.

[@robertalkemade989]

too late

[@bobbydaniels7263]

Trump is a US citizen but he is married into the family of the Russians. Therefore, he does have n incentive to protect them. It can provide him business opportunities for the future.

[@briseboy]

Melania is Slovenian, FAR different from russian. Donald is a Traitor of his Own, PERSONAL devise, and should be suffering life imprisonment for his theft of top secret documents for use of espionage, profit, trading to any possible bidder. Or execution, if, like past traitors and enemy agents, that remedy for his actions still exists in US law.

[@jslevenson101]

Trump doesn't play for the team of Truth, Love, and Light.

[@serviustullus7204]

I disagree.

[@yamaneko-ex8fy]

Very greatful for this insights; I was wondering why Trump hates Ukraine so much. Now I know and although I thought my disgust for Trump was already at the bottom it fell into bottemless.

[@colinhutchinson5282]

and of course VZ thwarted T's desire for some "evidence" against Biden's family, which - even if existed - wouldn't have been about JB himself.

[@iantercero5380]

What motivates Trump is he’s in Putin pocket.

[@thedustyhead]

One of the many people that sold their soul to Donald Trump , trying to get it back before they leave this world .

[@russellclement8338]

Would be dealing with them at polish border fromm 2022 trumps way. We will know what Moscow tells us to

[@danielraymadden]

Revelation 12 : 9, 10....

[@rover100bunson]

make russia great again

[@user-mz3in7vo5b]

Trump feed from spoils, "helping" anyone to dismember anything. - There is a namn, for a character like that....

[@ronwilson2031]

How could America possibly vote for traitor Trump

[@christopherwhitman5427]

So if the CIA took out JFK for variois reasons and they dont want to or cant take care of Trump, then get Ukrainien talent to help...that solves so many problems. Be pragmatic, frag 💥

[@ronblack7870]

that would likely backfire badly plus zelensky has too many principles to do something like that , but if he could hit putin i'm sure he would not hesitate.

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Thank you for your testimony. I say Trump is like a run away train, headed for a crash course. Very dangerous and out of control. I hope he is not elected. 🫶🇺🇦🫶🫶🇺🇲🫶

[@ronblack7870]

if you are in the us vote blue

[@kevinleecaster2698]

Americans are not going let that nasty Putin puppet back in our White House

[@ell04ver15]

He lied completely

[@ell04ver15]

Haha I don't think so sorry

[@84Actionjack]

Trump doesn't have a history of maintaining grudges though certainly Ukraine/Zelensky's past actions should lead them to fear such.

[@ronblack7870]

what planet are you on? trump holds grudges forever. his motto is to attack back 10 times worse than the guy attacking him.

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

Great interview, straight questions

[@harmony9591]

Makes sense.

[@badassat69]

Thank you.

[@thebruceleefan]

Dislike of Nazis motivates the hate of ukrain

[@briseboy]

Lie.

[@thebruceleefan]

@@briseboy no they are social nationalists “literally Nazis “ look it up