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This transition reflects a fundamental shift in the ideological landscape of American voters. The notion that support for Ukraine is synonymous with defending democracy is faltering as critiques regarding Zelensky's authoritarian tendencies surface. Since the onset of the war, there have been escalating allegations about the suppression of democracy within Ukraine, with reports indicating his government has banned multiple political entities and centralized media under his control. Such actions paint Zelensky less as a democratic hero and more as a leader mired in contradictory practices, thereby diminishing the moral clarity the media often attempts to project onto the conflict.