Putin's ambitions curbed by respect for Trump, claims President
In an interview with ABC, Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin aspires to take control of all of Ukraine, but he won't proceed because he respects Trump. The US President emphasises that under his leadership, America is respected worldwide.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump in an interview with ABC: The former US President stated that Vladimir Putin would like to take over all of Ukraine, but he won't do it because he respects Trump.
- Customs policy and authoritarianism: Trump dismisses concerns about his authoritarian tendencies and the effects of his customs policy, asserting that America is respected globally.
- First 100 days' achievements: Trump highlights his successes, including reducing the influx of immigrants and lower prices, though some of his claims contradict the facts.
Does Putin really respect Trump?
In an interview with ABC, Donald Trump expressed his belief that Vladimir Putin harbours ambitions to take over the entirety of Ukraine, but won't act on them due to his respect for Trump. The former US President also mentioned that he believes Putin wants to end the ongoing conflict.
- I think he does, yes. I think he does - said Trump, emphasising that his presence on the political stage deters the Russian leader from further escalation.
When asked if he trusts Putin, Trump replied that he doesn't trust many people, including journalist Terry Moran, who poses "fake questions".
What are the effects of Trump's customs policy?
In a conversation with ABC, Trump minimised concerns about his customs policy, asserting that America is widely respected and prices are falling. - We've been abused by other countries for years and years - he said, stressing that his actions are consistent with his campaign pledges.
Trump dismissed suggestions that his tariffs contribute to rising prices, claiming that they were warranted in the case of China.
