Former President Salome Zurabishvili criticized the Georgian Prime Minister’s open letter to the US President, calling it a sign of the ruling party’s deep anxiety and political collapse.
“The letter confirms significant anxiety within Georgian Dream, but I doubt the US President will ever read it—he likely doesn’t have time today,” Zurabishvili said during a briefing.
She encouraged the public to read the letter themselves, describing it as a “shameful” display of desperation and a lack of diplomatic decency.
“I don’t know who wrote it or in what state of mind, but it clearly shows the government’s despair and Bidzina Ivanishvili’s failure to manage the fallout from the MEGOBARI Act. This letter is a direct reflection of their panic. Whether President ever reads it is uncertain, but anyone who does will be disheartened by what it represents.”
Zurabishvili emphasized the long-standing support Georgia has received from the United States, including military, economic, and humanitarian aid over the past three decades.
“America helped build our army and modernize our economy. For years, we were among the top per-capita recipients of US aid globally. And this is how we respond—with a letter devoid of respect and gratitude? This shows not only political failure but a moral one too,” she added.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze had addressed the open letter to Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, reaffirming Georgia’s commitment to balanced, respectful relations with the United States.
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