The Daily T Why has Trump changed his mind on Russia?
Jul 15, 2025
Carla Sands, former economic advisor to Donald Trump and ambassador to Denmark, shares her insights on Trump's recent shift regarding Russia and Ukraine. She discusses Trump's newfound commitment to military support for Ukraine, attributing the complexities to weak European militaries and a disappointing Biden administration. Sands believes Trump can strike a deal with Putin despite skepticism about his honesty. The conversation highlights the tensions within U.S. political factions and the challenges of negotiating with Russia amidst escalating conflicts.
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Trump's Shift on Ukraine War
- Donald Trump promised to end the Ukraine war quickly but now supports resuming military aid and threatening tariffs on Russia.
- He expresses disappointment in Putin and pursues a tougher stance despite previously seeking swift peace.
Carla Sands on Trump's Ukraine Strategy
- Carla Sands says Trump's focus is on closing the war with a deal despite Putin's dishonesty and Biden's lack of strategic engagement.
- She underlines Europe's weak militaries and argues this is ultimately not America's war to win.
Shifting Republican Focus to China
- The traditional Republican stance was confronting Russia strongly, but Trump and some conservatives focus on China's economic and geopolitical threat.
- Carla Sands highlights the hollowing out of US manufacturing and calls China the greatest danger to Western sovereignty.
