Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump, in his classic no-holds-barred style, suggested he could bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict even before officially stepping back into the Oval Office. Of course, he didn’t need to dive into the specifics; after all, part of Trump’s charm has always been that he leaves the bureaucratic hair-splitting to the career politicians whose messes he cleans up.
Trump is no stranger to calling out freeloading, and this time, his target was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has seemingly been treating America’s generosity like an all-you-can-eat buffet of military aid. It’s as if Zelenskyy thinks Uncle Sam’s wallet is bottomless, and Trump’s not having any of it.
Trump says he could finish war between Ukraine and Russiahttps://t.co/49BuJOUKXo pic.twitter.com/bFxEHSd6qd
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) June 28, 2024
President Biden, ever the diplomat in chief, decided to use the NATO card, asking Trump if he planned to pull the United States out of the alliance. In a grand display of indifference, Trump merely shrugged off Biden’s question. Trump’s actions spoke louder than words – why bother with an alliance where America is always footing the bill while others enjoy the free ride?
Biden, seizing the moment, started crowing about his supposed achievements in rallying NATO and other countries behind Ukraine. He proudly declared his success in getting 50 other nations to lend a hand to Zelenskyy’s cause. One has to wonder if this coalition’s support is as staunch and effective as Biden claims or if it’s just a façade to make his administration look somewhat competent for once.
At the end of the day, Trump’s approach to international crises and global freeloaders remains a breath of fresh air for conservatives tired of endless handouts and mindless diplomacy. If there’s anyone who can deal with global bullies and foreign takers, it’s a real leader who’s proven time and again that America comes first.
