Trump on Putin, Ukraine War, and Javelin Missiles

Concerns About Putin's Peace Talks

• ❓ When asked about President Putin potentially using peace talks in Hungary to buy more time for the Ukraine invasion, Trump acknowledged this possibility.
• 💡 He stated, "Yeah, I am [concerned]. But, you know, I've been played all my life by the best of them and I came out really well. Uh, so it's possible."
• 🎯 Despite this, Trump believes Putin "wants to make a deal."

Assessment of the Ukraine War

• ⚡ Trump suggested that Russia "should have won the war in a week."
• ⚠️ He noted that if the US had not provided anti-tank missiles, specifically Javelins, Russian tanks would have reached Kyiv very quickly.
• 🌧️ He attributed the tanks getting stuck in the mud as a significant factor, calling it a moment of "luck or talent."

Role of US Military Aid

• 🇺🇸 Trump highlighted that he provided Javelin missiles, contrasting this with the Obama administration, which he stated only provided "sheets."
• 🚀 He described Javelins as a "devastating weapon" and mentioned that hundreds were provided.
• 💥 The provision of these weapons was a "big moment" in the conflict, particularly when tanks were immobilized.