According to a CNN report, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a private fundraiser that he threatened Vladimir Putin with bombing Moscow if Russia attacked Ukraine. Trump allegedly stated Putin was skeptical but “believed me 10%,” and made similar threats to Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan. These claims come amidst Trump’s campaign assertions that he would have prevented the 2022 invasion, shifting blame to the current administration. Simultaneously, Trump has recently expressed more critical views of Putin, signaling support for sanctions and air defense supplies for Ukraine, contrasting with earlier hesitations to pressure Moscow.
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According to a CNN report, audio surfaced of Donald Trump claiming he told Vladimir Putin he would bomb Moscow if Ukraine was invaded. However, the Kremlin has denied the veracity of this claim, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating there were no phone conversations during the alleged timeframe when Trump was not president. Peskov’s comments come amidst growing criticism from Trump towards Putin, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine. The lack of confirmation from the Russian side adds to the existing diplomatic complexities and raises questions about the authenticity of Trump’s account.
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Newly released audio recordings from Donald Trump’s campaign events detail private conversations with foreign leaders and campaign donors. Trump reportedly claimed he threatened to bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine, and Beijing if China moved on Taiwan, with both Putin and Xi Jinping allegedly only partially believing him. The tapes also reveal Trump’s strong stance against pro-Palestine student protesters, stating he would expel them from the country if elected. Additionally, Trump recounted how he negotiated a larger donation from a billionaire donor.
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Newly released audio reveals that former President Donald Trump claimed to have threatened to bomb Moscow and Beijing during separate conversations with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The recordings, captured at a 2024 private fundraiser, show Trump recounting his warnings to the Russian and Chinese leaders about invading Ukraine and Taiwan, respectively. Trump stated both leaders seemed skeptical but that he believed a small amount of perceived threat would deter them. The audio’s release will likely be analyzed closely by both Russia and China, as it offers insight into Trump’s potential foreign policy strategies.
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Russia unleashed its largest single-day drone attack on Ukraine to date, launching 728 Shaheds and 13 missiles overnight. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 718 objects were neutralized amid the assault, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to emphasize the need for peace efforts. As the attacks continue, and Russia makes advances, former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed growing disappointment with Vladimir Putin and is now considering sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
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Audio recordings from 2024 fundraisers reveal that Donald Trump claimed to have threatened to bomb Moscow if Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and Beijing if Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan. In the recordings, Trump described these threats to donors, stating that Putin “didn’t believe” him but appeared somewhat deterred. Furthermore, Trump discussed his intention to deport student protestors and asserted that “welfare people” would always vote Democrat, urging donors to give generously to his campaign to combat this. Trump also boasted about pressuring wealthy allies to significantly increase their donations to his campaign.
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During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump deflected questions regarding a recent pause in weapons shipments to Ukraine, admitting he did not know who ordered the halt. Trump stated that defensive weapons were being sent, despite the Pentagon’s previous pause, which was reportedly ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth without the President’s direct approval. This marks the third time Hegseth has unilaterally halted such shipments, while also advising Ukraine to relinquish its claims on seized territory. Trump’s reversal of the pause and critical comments on Putin suggest a shifting stance toward Russia and its ongoing actions in Ukraine.
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House Democrats have urged the Justice Department to release all documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case that mention Donald Trump. The request, outlined in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, cited a comment by Elon Musk suggesting Trump’s inclusion in the files was the reason for their delayed release. Democrats also called for the public release of the second volume of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents, alleging Bondi is shielding the former president. The request is unlikely to be fulfilled, with Republicans on the judiciary committee focusing on investigating the Justice Department’s criminal cases against Trump.
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During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump expressed frustration and disbelief when a reporter inquired about Jeffrey Epstein, particularly as his administration faced scrutiny over its handling of related information releases. Trump, who has been dogged by old images with Epstein, questioned why the topic was still being discussed, especially amidst other pressing matters. Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the question, defending the administration’s actions and clarifying the reasons behind missing footage from a video release, while asserting the evidence indicated suicide. Despite the administration’s stance, some Trump allies, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, continued to question the narrative, specifically regarding the existence of a client list.
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In a recent development, Elon Musk expressed his disapproval of the Trump administration’s stance on the Jeffrey Epstein case, particularly regarding the alleged client list. Musk shared a meme mocking the administration’s shifting claims about the list, citing it as the “final straw.” He further criticized the lack of arrests in the case, suggesting broader governmental protection of alleged pedophiles. This criticism follows Musk’s prior objections to the “big, beautiful bill” and a now-deleted post alleging that the Epstein list’s non-release was due to Trump’s involvement, leading to a response from Trump defending himself by using his lawyer.
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