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Trump and Zelenskyy Clash in the Oval Office

Mar 11, 2025

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Paul Fritz

Dr. Paul Fritz, associate professor of political science, was featured in a Fox 5 WNYW-TV news segment about the tense exchange between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inside the Oval Office.



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Paul Fritz

Associate Professor of Political Science

Professor Fritz specializes in international relations, with concentrations on international security and US foreign and defense policy.

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