Sen. Chris Murphy Criticizes Trump-Ukraine Mineral Deal and CNN Reporting

The deal, reportedly tied to Ukraine's reconstruction and rare earth minerals, faces scrutiny over transparency and alignment with U.S. interests.

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized CNN's reporting on President Trump's negotiations with Ukraine, calling claims of a lack of transparency 'nonsense.'
The reported deal involves U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for participation in a reconstruction fund for the war-torn country.
Ukrainian officials described the agreement as a reconstruction deal but noted it lacks the security guarantees Kyiv sought and leaves contentious details unresolved.
Murphy accused the Trump administration of aligning with Kremlin propaganda and undermining Ukraine's bid for independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Friday to finalize the agreement.