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President Trump Discusses Self-Centered
Zelenskyy, “I’ve Had it”

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Posted By: earlybird, 2/21/2025 4:54:14 PM

During an interview with Brian Kilmeade, President Donald Trump sounds like he is battling the same cold as me. However, on the serious side, President Trump goes through the geopolitical map of challenges being faced and gives a brutally honest perspective on the current status. At 06:30 of the interview, President Trump outlines his current opinion on the Ukraine President and the reason for it. President Trump talks about the simple process of creating a surety (rare earth minerals) for U.S. taxpayer funds that have been sent to Zelenskyy, and the outline of a deal the people who control Zelenskyy ultimately rejected.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: PlayItAgain 2/21/2025 5:39:09 PM (No. 1901157)
Zelenskyy is not Ukraine. Ukraine is at war. Zelenskyy is living large.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: EQKimball 2/21/2025 5:44:51 PM (No. 1901159)
I suspect that if there were ever a thorough audit of the billions sent to Ukraine, we would find that a thousand palms have been greased in the process. No doubt there are a lot of people who would prefer the war go on forever. Trump is experienced enough to suspect the same. He may be disgusted with the players, but deals are not put together through press conferences and public insults. Both sides must trust the designated intermediary, who will need presidential backing, consummate skill, and tight lips to conduct the necessary shuttle diplomacy of a Henry Kissinger, Howard Baker, or George Kennon.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: red1066 2/21/2025 6:47:43 PM (No. 1901201)
Unlike when we went into the Middle East to fight for everybody under the sun, Trump is seeking something in return for our help.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: DVC 2/21/2025 6:56:02 PM (No. 1901208)
Any facts to back up your Russian disinformation, #1?
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Reply 5 - Posted by: mifla 2/22/2025 5:51:00 AM (No. 1901423)
I don't think that Z is going to make it past the next election. I also think he will be happy to leave the Ukraine and enjoy life with his millions in a nice mansion somewhere. He is not a good leader.
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