By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a recent trip on Air Force One, President Trump told reporters that U.S. officials have determined Ukraine did not target Vladimir Putin’s residence in a drone attack, contradicting initial concerns. The Kremlin had claimed Ukraine launched a drone strike, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied. However, Trump later downplayed the claim after initially taking the allegations seriously and speaking with Putin, even expressing anger over the situation. Despite some progress in talks with Zelenskyy, Putin has shown little interest in ending the war until all of Russia’s objectives are met.
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Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims, and that’s the headline, isn’t it? It’s like a familiar song on repeat, isn’t it? One moment he’s talking about America first, seemingly wanting to help the country, and the next, it’s like he’s a spokesperson for our adversaries. Can’t he just pick a side and stick with it? It’s like watching a movie where the plot changes mid-scene.
He’s also claiming some crazy stuff, like the size of a recent parade in Venezuela being the largest since WWII. Come on, really? He seems to have a hard time sticking to the facts. It’s like someone is constantly feeding him information, and he just parrots it, no matter how outlandish. It’s like they’re just hoping he’ll say whatever he needs to to make sure he keeps doing what he needs to do to get his paycheck.
What’s even more striking is how quickly he seems to fall in line with Putin’s version of events. There’s not much pushback from him when it comes to defending Putin’s lies. It’s almost like he has a soft spot for the guy. Remember when there was talk about Zelensky meeting with the US president? Trump reacted with fury, but now, he seems to believe Putin’s story. It’s baffling.
It’s clear that Trump’s primary concern is his own ego and what benefits him in that moment. There’s no long-term strategy, no real loyalty. He just plays it by ear, and he does what he thinks will get him the most attention and boost his image. The truth doesn’t seem to matter.
We’re talking about someone who, at times, seems to want to tear down Ukraine, while at other times saying that Ukraine is more cooperative than Russia. It’s like a tug-of-war, with his ego as the rope, and different people pulling on it from either side.
It’s a bizarre dance, and it’s hard to know what to make of it. One day it’s “Ukraine started the war”, the next it’s “Ukraine can take back all territory it lost”. It all depends on who has his ear and what they’re saying to him at that moment.
Trump’s actions seem to be driven by a desire for personal gain, and if he perceives an opportunity to make money in a rebuilding nation, that’s when he might offer some support. It’s a classic case of following the money and the attention, with no regard for the ethics or the long-term consequences.
Ultimately, it all comes down to what serves him, and with that kind of a mindset, it’s hard to predict anything with certainty. One day he’s pro-Russia, the next he’s praising Ukraine. It’s a confusing world when the only constant is self-interest.