
The Young Turks Trump's Putin Out
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Feb 20, 2025 Tensions between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky escalate amid the war with Russia. The podcast clarifies U.S. military aid's complexity, addressing misconceptions about allocations. It also critiques potential conflict with Iran, highlighting the risks of misguided military engagement. Additionally, the interplay between Trump's political fundraising and corporate interests is explored, linking financial strategies to broader implications for accountability and corruption in the political landscape.
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Trump's War Stance
- Donald Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war with Russia.
- He pushes back against Zelensky after criticism over US-Russia peace talks.
Trump-Zelensky Feud
- Zelensky accuses Trump of spreading Kremlin disinformation.
- Trump retaliates by calling Zelensky a "dictator" on Truth Social.
Misinterpreted Aid
- Trump falsely claims Zelensky admitted to losing US aid money.
- Zelensky clarified that not all aid goes directly to Ukrainian control.
