Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP).

“President Zelenskyy made a special trip to the Keystone State to visit the Pennsylvania workers who are playing a vital role in Ukraine’s defense. During the visit, President Zelenskyy spoke with workers at SCAAP – a U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) facility that manufactures large-caliber metal projectiles and mortar projectiles for the U.S. Department of Defense – and thanked them for their efforts. SCAAP specifically builds 155-millimeter howitzer rounds, some of the most vital equipment for Ukraine’s defense against Russia,” the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development wrote in a press release.

“We must all do our part in the fight for freedom — from the workers in Scranton who make Pennsylvania the arsenal of democracy to the brave Ukrainian soldiers protecting their country. We stand with Ukraine in their just defense of their homeland in the face of Russian aggression,” Shapiro wrote.

The Democrat governor signed the artillery shells, placing his name on weapons of war.

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We must all do our part in the fight for freedom — from the workers in Scranton who make Pennsylvania the arsenal of democracy to the brave Ukrainian soldiers protecting their country.

We stand with Ukraine in their just defense of their homeland in the face of Russian… pic.twitter.com/5VnYRfQOm5

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) September 23, 2024

X users criticized Shapiro for his war promotional:

Our country has record unemployment and crime… but you’re focussed on starting WW3.

— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) September 23, 2024

When did all our politicians start treating weapons of war like sports memorabilia?

Why do they find killing people so amusing?

— Wyatt Reed (@wyattreed13) September 23, 2024

Psycho vibes.

— Gareth Icke (@garethicke) September 23, 2024

Nothing like a war-mongering beta male wanting to send other people’s kids to fight in foreign wars

— Doug Mastriano (@dougmastriano) September 23, 2024

Zelenskyy is sending thousands of innocent Ukrainians to die and America is complicit.

— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) September 23, 2024

“I’m proud to welcome President Zelenskyy and his delegation to Scranton – to visit with the women and men who are fueling his country’s fight for freedom – and sign an agreement with Zaporizhzhia that will strengthen both states and foster collaboration for years to come. Pennsylvania looks forward to building a close relationship with Zaporizhzhia as we continue to stand on the side of freedom,” Shapiro said.

“I met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Bob Casey, and Congressman Matt Cartwright. I am grateful for all their support. We agreed to work even more actively to increase our common strength—the strength of both Ukraine and America. I also want to extend my special gratitude to everyone who welcomed us in Scranton with the blue and yellow colors of our flag,” Zelenskyy wrote.

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I met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Bob Casey, and Congressman Matt Cartwright.

I am grateful for all their support. We agreed to work even more actively to increase our common strength—the strength of both Ukraine and America.

I also want to extend my… pic.twitter.com/Ad6Wd5XcWO

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 23, 2024

Newsweek reports:

The governor is not the first politician to be criticized for signing weaponry. Back in May, former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sparked outage with a four-word message on Israeli artillery shells.

Haley visited Israel where she met with survivors of the October 7, 2023, Hamas’ attack. She then traveled to the country’s northern border with a member of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, Danny Danon, who posted pictures on X which showed Haley signing her name with the message, “Finish Them! America [Heart drawing] Israel” on artillery shells.

On Sunday’s ammunition factory visit, Zelensky thanked employees for helping to supply Ukraine with ammunition amid the war with Russia.

Zelensky detailed the visit in a post on X, writing “Scranton, Pennsylvania. I visited a plant that manufactures 155 mm artillery shells. Now, for our warriors who are defending not only our country, not only Ukraine, the plant will be ramping up production.

“I began my visit to the United States by expressing my gratitude to all the employees at the plant and by reaching agreements to expand cooperation between Pennsylvania and our Zaporizhzhia [region].”

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