

“This is NOT America First!” Donald Trump Backs Ukraine To Win War Against Putin
9 snips Sep 24, 2025
Scott Horton, an anti-interventionist author, and General Wesley Clark, a retired four-star general, join to dissect Trump's surprising reversal on Ukraine. They analyze Trump's bold claim that Kyiv can reclaim lost territory and the implications of his rhetoric for NATO and European allies. Horton questions the realism of Trump's optimism, while Clark discusses military strategies and the role of economic measures. The conversation dives into the complexities of global diplomacy, shifting alliances, and the potential for U.S. foreign policy to impact the Ukraine conflict.
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Rhetoric Can Shift Perceptions
- Trump’s rhetorical shift at the UN signals a meaningful change in perceived U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
- Wesley Clark says rhetoric alone can reassure Eastern European allies and warm hearts in the region.
Hyperbole Versus Battlefield Reality
- Scott Horton argues Trump's claims Ukraine can fully recover are hyperbolic and not reflected on the battlefield.
- He warns Trump cannot simply 'charm' Putin into ending the war without major changes on the ground.
Use Allies To Multiply Arms Support
- Encourage allies to supply weapons by selling to NATO members who can retransfer to Ukraine.
- Use political and commercial levers to create domestic pressure on Russia and sustain attrition against its forces.