Trump on Crimea: 'This Isn't My War, It's Biden's War'

Trump's Stance on the War in Ukraine

• ⚡ Trump states that the war in Ukraine would not have happened if he were president, emphasizing that it "didn't happen" during his term.
• ⚠️ He describes the ongoing conflict as a "horrible war" with significant loss of life, and believes he can help "put out the fire."

Crimea and Territorial Concessions

• 📌 When asked about Mike Pompeo's 2018 call to end Russian occupation of Crimea, Trump deflected, stating, "Well, the war started."
• 🎯 He contrasted the current situation with events during the Obama-Biden administration, where he claims "large chunks of land were given up" including Crimea.
• 💬 Trump asserts that Ukraine was "the apple of Putin's eye" and that Putin understood he would not be happy if he invaded.

Blame and Resolution

• 🚨 Trump explicitly states, "This isn't my war. This is Biden's war."
• ✅ He expresses confidence that he will be successful in resolving the conflict, which would save many lives.
• ⏳ He references a prime minister's statement that the current situation is "just a point in time" and that failure to resolve it could lead to a prolonged conflict.