"You are a humanitarian." Outrage after Witkoff's words about Putin

Steve Witkoff thanked Vladimir Putin for releasing Stephen Hubbard, an American imprisoned in Ukraine, calling him a humanitarian. This statement sparked outrage among U.S. politicians, including Senator John Cornyn, who labeled Putin a ruthless murderer. Critics like Max Boot and Piers Morgan condemned Witkoff's remarks as disgusting. Senator Thom Tillis expressed disbelief and criticized Witkoff for his comments, urging him to reconsider the definition of humanitarianism. The context of these remarks contrasts sharply with ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and the International Criminal Court's pursuit of Putin for alleged war crimes. U.S. media await an official response from the Biden administration, though no retraction is expected.