By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Donald Trump stated Russia should be allowed to keep the Ukrainian land it has seized, advocating for a ceasefire based on current battle lines. Trump expressed his belief that this war, which he claims would not have started under his previous presidency, has gone on long enough. He also criticized the relationship between Zelenskyy and Putin, and seemed to downplay the severity of Putin’s actions. Additionally, Trump mentioned potential future meetings with Putin, and again praised Putin’s willingness to kill civilians, boasting of his “good relationship” with the Russian leader.
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Trump Says Putin Should Be Allowed To Keep The Land He Has Seized In Ukraine, and honestly, the whole thing feels like a bad joke at this point. It’s so utterly predictable, it’s almost funny, but the stakes are far too serious to really laugh. The basic idea seems to be: “Let both claim Victory, let History decide! No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent.” This is where it falls apart, because “both” in this equation means Russia gets to keep land it stole through an unprovoked act of aggression. And Ukraine? Well, Ukraine gets…nothing.
It’s really hard to take anything he says seriously anymore, and I find myself laughing out of sheer disbelief. The fact that Europe can’t trust him comes as no surprise, and frankly, it shouldn’t surprise anyone else either. The whole situation feels like a carefully orchestrated performance, with Trump taking his cues directly from his apparent idol. It’s like he’s simply parroting what Putin wants to hear, using his mouth as an extension of someone else’s agenda.
Let’s be clear, Russia shouldn’t be allowed to keep even one centimeter of the land it stole. The very idea that they should be rewarded for their aggression is outrageous. In fact, maybe they should be forced to hand over some of *their* land to Ukraine as reparations. But no, Trump seems to think the opposite. It makes you wonder how deep the connection goes, and if the man has any loyalty to anything other than his own ego. It’s hard not to be disgusted by the whole thing.
Frankly, it’s not even surprising anymore. It’s like he’s had a software update and is running on a new program. The comments paint a picture of someone who is easily manipulated, someone who seems to cave to whoever he last spoke with. This is not the behavior of a leader, but of someone who is either incredibly naive or, far more worryingly, deeply compromised. I can’t imagine what conversations they have, but it is clear who is holding the cards in this relationship.
The whole thing reminds me of a hypothetical, horrifying scenario: the deal Trump might have struck with Hitler if history had unfolded differently. It’s sickening to even consider. It shows a complete lack of understanding of morality, international law, or basic human decency. And the constant flip-flopping, the way he contradicts himself from one moment to the next, is just infuriating. One minute he is talking to Zelensky, and the next he is on Putin’s side. It’s like he can’t make up his mind.
It’s easy to see why he is being called the worst. There’s a pattern of siding with the aggressor, of making excuses for brutal regimes. It’s a betrayal of the values the free world claims to stand for. Maybe he sees a fellow loser in Putin. Maybe it’s something more sinister. Either way, the consequences are devastating.
The idea that the US could be “invaded by Mexicans” and therefore, Mexico should “keep” land… it’s the type of logic that is both absurd and dangerous. This isn’t about peace; it’s about appeasement. It’s about rewarding aggression and punishing the victims. And that’s something that should never be tolerated. The reality of Trump’s comments is that Putin has something on him.
It’s hard not to feel a sense of dread when hearing something like this. The fact is, he won’t be remembered as a peace president; he will be remembered for the choices he makes now. And frankly, this is just another low point in a long list of low points.