Trump’s betraral of American values

President Trump’s audacious assertion that Ukraine instigated the war is a blatant affront to the very ideals that America embodies. This appalling departure from U.S. policy, boldly aligning with Russia against Ukraine in its struggle against the ruthless Russian invasion, has ignited a firestorm of indignation among policymakers and national security experts alike.

Let’s face the facts: Russia invaded Ukraine not once, but twice, in 2014 and 2022. By echoing Russian propaganda, President Trump has abandoned Ukraine in its darkest hour, betraying our allies and democracy itself.

Trump’s strong-arm tactics to force peace talks that heavily favor Russia are nothing short of a betrayal. His plan to end Russia’s invasion by offering Ukraine a deal to hand over 50 percent of its resource revenue for essentially nothing is depraved and foolish. This is a blowtorch to our values and principles.

Team Trump seems to have lost its way in a fog of its own creation. Making ill-advised concessions and prioritizing a rushed end to the war over strategic thinking is dangerous. Negotiating without Ukraine and NATO at the table only serves Putin’s interests, not America’s.

General George Patton once said, “Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser.” It’s time for Team Trump to remember that America plays to win, and that means standing with our allies, defending NATO, and protecting our national security interests. Let’s not sacrifice our values for a quick fix.