2022. United States. Trump Praises Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine. (In Progress)
Russia Is A Terrorist State Part 6 (2022)
2022. United States. Trump Praises Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine. (In Progress)
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On February 22, 2022, Trump made headlines for praising Russian President Vladimir Putin's move into Ukraine, calling it "genius" and "savvy." Trump's comments sparked criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. Some Republicans denounced Putin's aggression and criticized Trump's comments, while others remained silent or defended Trump.
Over the next few days, Trump continued to praise Putin and criticize President Joe Biden's response to the situation in Ukraine. He called Putin's move a "peace force" and suggested that the conflict could be resolved through negotiation. Republicans were split on how to respond to Trump's comments, with some distancing themselves and others defending him.
On February 27, 2022, Trump condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine and hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024. He told Reuters that he was "surprised" by Putin's invasion because he thought he was negotiating.
Despite his condemnation of Putin's invasion, Trump continued to make comments praising Putin throughout March 2022. He suggested that there was "a lot of love" behind Putin's actions and called them "a great negotiation." Trump's comments caused further divisions among Republicans, with some continuing to defend him while others criticized him.
In September 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speculated about why Trump had praised Putin during the invasion. He suggested that Trump was trying to curry favor with Putin in hopes of receiving assistance in his own political career.
Written with ChatGPT on April 30, 2023