Donald Trump claims Russia always wins against its enemies
Donald Trump claims Russia always wins against its enemies
As he reaffirmed his opposition to arming Ukraine, former US President Donald Trump invoked historical instances of Russian war with other nations and how Moscow had vanquished its adversaries in the past, citing Hitler and Napoleon.
In an interview with Fox News, Republican front-runner for president Donald Trump referred to Russia as a “war machine”.
“I feel very bad… Remember this: you are really up against a war machine in Russia. [It’s] what they do. They’ve defeated Hitler, they’ve defeated Napoleon,” the 77-year-old Trump said Tuesday.
The business mogul is currently leading his party’s nomination bid to face incumbent president Joe Biden in November this year.
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While repeating his claims about the war. The criminally-charged former president said that had he been in the White House. The stand-off between Ukraine and Russia would not have started. He also added that he could end the hostilities within 24 hours.
While speaking in the Town Hall. He maintained that Europe affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. Not the US, hence they should do more to support Kyiv.
“We have an ocean in between us. They don’t have that ocean,” Trump said, adding: “You know why they have not paid? Cause nobody asked them.”
A $95 billion aid package, including funds for Ukraine, was recently approved by the US Senate. But the House of Representatives has yet to decide how to proceed with it. The difficulties Kiev faces are exacerbated by House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision not to put it to a vote on the floor.
Earlier this month, Trump said on social media, “Don’t be STUPID!!!” in reference to a bill pertaining to border security and $60 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine. A distinct Border and Immigration Bill is required. It ought to unconnected in any manner to foreign assistance!”
“This bill is a great gift to the Democrats. And a Death Wish for the Republican Party,” Trump told members of his party in Congress on his Truth Social platform.
