Ukrainian-born GOP city lawmaker meets with former President Trump
March 21, 2022 | New York
A Ukrainian-born Republican city lawmaker who recently blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “terrorist” met with former President Donald Trump, she revealed Sunday.
City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, one of five GOP members of the body, posted a picture of herself with the former commander in chief, saying he “expressed his solidarity” with Ukrainians amid the country’s ongoing war with Russia.
“Grateful to have met with President Trump. He commended me for flipping my seat from Democrat to Republican & we discussed the need to bring back our beloved NYC,” Vernikov (R-Southern Brooklyn) tweeted with a picture of herself and Trump flashing a thumbs up.
“He expressed his solidarity with the people of Ukraine & sent prayers and love for my constituents from Ukraine…. (Excerpt from The New York Post)
