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Implications for US and NATO Policy
Trump’s comments about Ukraine stormed into the public eye through social media, particularly his post on Truth Social. His assertion that "Putin and Russia are in big economic trouble" and that Ukraine is in a position to not just defend but retake territory marks a significant departure from his earlier skepticism about U.S. aid to Ukraine. During the early months of his presidency, Trump often suggested Ukraine should consider concessions to maintain peace, criticizing aid packages as a “blank check” wasteful of American resources.