Deep State allegations surface as a Georgian Dream propagandist spokesperson accuses Trump and Vance of being manipulated puppets by unseen powerful entities.
In an unexpected turn of events, the Georgian Dream party, a political force in Georgia, has criticized the United States' Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump. This development comes amidst strained relations between the two nations, with the US MEGOBARI Act, aimed at increasing sanctions on Georgia for democratic backsliding, having passed the House of Representatives.
JD Vance, a 39-year-old American Republican politician and author, assumed the role of Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2025, following a stint as a U.S. Senator from Ohio. Vance is well-known for his book "Hillbilly Elegy" and his political roles under Donald Trump.
Zaza Shatirishvili, a key propagandist for the Georgian Dream party, has been vocal in his criticisms of Trump and Vance. His comments suggest an increasing frustration within the Georgian Dream party about the lack of improvements in relations with the US under Trump. Shatirishvili accuses Trump and his team of using rhetoric against the deep state as a cover, while actually helping "oligarchic families" plunder Europe for the benefit of the United States.
Despite efforts, there have been no significant changes or removal of US sanctions eight months into Trump's second term. This has led to a growing sense of disillusionment within the Georgian Dream party, as they had previously expressed optimism that relations with the US, which reached an all-time low under President Joe Biden, could be improved if Trump was elected.
The Georgian Dream party often uses the terms 'deep state' and 'global war party' to refer to shadowy figures that allegedly seek to destabilize Georgia and undermine freedoms globally. Shatirishvili accused Trump and Vance of being tools of a 'rebranded deep state'.
In a letter, Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili wrote an open letter to Trump a few days prior, expressing concern that Washington was not paying enough attention to Georgia despite shared political values. This letter was followed by Shatirishvili's criticism, published by the pro-government media outlet POSTV on Thursday.
Meanwhile, there have been rumors that the MEGOBARI Act may not have enough support in the Senate to be passed. The MEGOBARI Act offers significant carrots if Georgia reverses its democratic backsliding.
In a hearing about the state of Georgia's democracy scheduled at the Helsinki Commission, Shatirishvili's comments were made days before. The Georgian Dream party has allegedly received help from Hungary, one of Trump's closest allies in the EU, in courting the Trump administration.
As tensions between the US and Georgia continue to escalate, both parties will need to navigate these complex relationships carefully. The upcoming hearing at the Helsinki Commission will provide a platform for further discussion and potential resolution.
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