Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asserting that effective leadership from both the United States and Ukraine could have averted the ongoing conflict with Russia. This statement follows Zelenskyy’s recent address to the Ukrainian public regarding peace negotiations with Russia.
In a post on his platform Truth Social dated November 23, Trump stated that the war, which he described as “violent and terrible,” would have been avoided with “strong and proper” leadership. He attributed the escalation of tensions to the current administration, led by President Joe Biden, claiming that the conflict began long before he left office.
Trump’s remarks included a detailed critique of the Biden administration’s handling of foreign policy, asserting that if the 2020 presidential election had not been “rigged and stolen,” the war would not have occurred. He emphasized that during his first term, there was no mention of a potential conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
“The only thing the Radical Left Democrats are good at doing is causing chaos,” Trump said. He expressed the belief that President Putin took advantage of Biden’s leadership, stating, “It was only when he saw Sleepy Joe in action that he said, ‘Now is my chance!'”
In a passionate declaration, Trump lamented the human toll of the conflict, saying, “I inherited a war that should have never happened, a war that is a loser for everyone, especially the millions of people that have so needlessly died.” He criticized Ukrainian leadership for expressing what he described as “zero gratitude” for U.S. support in the conflict.
Trump also pointed out that European nations continue to purchase oil from Russia while the U.S. is actively supplying arms to NATO for distribution to Ukraine. “Crooked Joe gave everything, free, free, free, including ‘big’ money!” he remarked, underscoring his discontent with the current administration’s foreign policy decisions.
As the situation continues to unfold, Trump’s comments reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations and the broader geopolitical landscape. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
The rhetoric surrounding this conflict highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and public perception, particularly in the context of upcoming elections and shifting political alliances.
