Trump on Russia World Cup Ban and G7 Membership

Russia's World Cup Ban

• ❓ President Trump was asked about Russia being banned from the next World Cup, stating he was unaware of the ban.
• 🙏 He expressed hope that a resolution could be reached for Russia to be readmitted.
• 💡 Trump suggested that the potential readmission could serve as an incentive to stop the ongoing conflict.

The Cost of Conflict

• ⚠️ Trump highlighted the severe human cost of the conflict, stating that 5,000 young people are being killed weekly, primarily Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, as well as civilians.
• 🎯 He expressed a strong desire to stop the war.

G7 Membership and Diplomacy

• 🗣️ Trump recalled that Russia was previously part of the G8 but was removed by a decision he attributed to President Obama and Justin Trudeau.
• 🤔 He believes that Russia's exclusion from the G8 was a foolish decision and that its continued membership might have prevented the current conflict.
• 📉 He stated that millions of people are dying, suggesting the numbers are far greater than commonly believed.
• 🚫 Currently, Trump believes it is not good timing to push for Russia's readmission to the G7.