Trump's bold pledge: End the Ukraine war in 24 hours, made at least 53 times
Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that he will end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. CNN calculated that such promises have been made at least 53 times.
During the 2023 and 2024 election campaigns, Trump frequently emphasized that he had a plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine quickly. As early as March 2023, during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland, he announced that he would resolve the conflict even before taking office. He made similar declarations at rallies in Texas, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
Trump announced that he would meet with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky to bring about peace. In May 2023, in an interview with CNN, he stated that he knows both leaders and is capable of quickly ending the conflict. He emphasized that his experience and relationships with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine are crucial for reaching an agreement.
Trump criticized Biden for a lack of decisive action
Donald Trump did not hold back criticism of Joe Biden's administration, claiming that it is not taking sufficient action to end the war. Trump believes that his approach to Russia is more decisive and will yield better results.
CNN noted that Trump presented these promises as a key element of his platform for a second term. He argued that his credibility as a leader and peacemaker would guarantee success in ending the conflict.
