Donald Trump, who was once examined the “favorite” facts in the newspapers on its cover
the New York Post, What President Donald Trump described as his “favorite newspaper”, examined his comments on the war of Russia on his front cover on Friday.
Newsweek I arrived at the White House to comment via email.
Why do it matter
Trump’s last round of comments about Ukrainian President Voludimir Zelinski has caused criticism, including many Republicans. His comments are unlimited with many traditional conservatives, as well as most Americans, who view Russia as the aggressor in the conflict for about three years.
the mail, Who was generally a more suitable outlet for Trump – but still criticizes some of his recent movements – was among those critics who called him to refer to Zelinski as a “dictator” and blamed Ukraine in the war. The conflict began to invade Russia to its neighbor on February 24, 2022, which was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump’s comments can reflect a shift in Washington’s response to the war of Russia, Ukraine. It has been pushed for a peace agreement between the two, but Ukraine and its supporters say that the United States should not accept any deal in which Kiev waives any region to Russia.
What do you know
Trump Zelinski attacked as a “dictator without elections” as a social position this week. The correspondents also told that Ukraine does not need a seat on the negotiating table because it “must end [the war] In three years. “
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“You never started. You could have a deal,” Trump said.
the mail He responded to his comments on the cover of Friday, which shows a picture of Putin alongside the text, “President Trump: this It is a dictator. “
She reads a blow at the bottom of the cover, “It is appropriate for President Trump to want to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, but there are certain facts that we must remember all – that is, Vladimir Putin is only responsible for this war.”
“He is the person who started it, and the person who committed indescribable horrors,” says the cover. Any peace proves that Russia will not be gently seen in history, mail The column writer Douglas Murray writes. “
On Friday, Trump admitted that Russia “attacked” Ukraine in an interview with Fox News Brian Kilide.
Earlier, Trump falsely said that Zelinski had 4 percent approval in Ukraine and expressed his frustration with his leadership.
The issue of American aid to Ukraine, which is due to the strengthening of Ukraine’s stronger response than expected to the Russian invasion, has divided the Republicans for years. While more traditional conservatives supported Ukraine, saying it weakens Russia and enhances US national security, the other conservatives said that these funds should be spent locally or to secure the borders of the United States of Mexican.
What people say
Sarah Longwell, expert of the Republic of Anti -Trump Republic, on X: “It seems that Robert, like Mitch McConnell, is finally struggling with what he enabled. If they only have the character to do what it takes when it was important. It is too late.”
NPR David Folkenflik media correspondent: X: “While Trump tightly embraced the upper Fox offers, even anywhere, Marduk is seeking to send a message to him in a long -time outlet – for news and advertising.”
Zelinski said: “I would like the Trump team to be more honest. Because all this certainly has no positive impact on Ukraine. But it helps in removing Putin out of isolation.”
What happens after that
Trump said that he “maybe” will meet Putin in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the “non -far -long future”. Bloomberg reports that the meeting may take place before the end of the month.