President Donald Trump, in a must-watch sit-down with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, pulled no punches when discussing the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, and the Biden administration’s endless stream of foreign giveaways. Speaking during a multi-nation diplomacy tour across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, Trump laid out a bold vision for restoring peace—and accountability.
Trump: “Putin Would Have Never Invaded If I Were President”
When pressed by Baier on whether he would “put the screws to Putin,” Trump didn’t flinch.
“Putin never would’ve done this under my watch. Not a chance,” Trump stated confidently.
The former president went on to highlight how Joe Biden’s weakness and reckless leadership allowed the Russia-Ukraine war to spiral out of control.
“Biden inherited peace and gave us chaos,” Trump declared. “I would’ve stopped this before it started.”
$60 Billion Handouts to Ukraine? Trump Says Enough is Enough
Trump expressed outrage over billions in U.S. taxpayer dollars being sent to Ukraine with little oversight:
“Zelenskyy walks into Washington and walks out with $100 million every time. Where is it all going? Americans deserve answers.”
According to Trump, the Biden administration has spent $350 billion, while Europe lags far behind. “It should be the other way around,” he said. “We’re footing the bill, and they’re getting a free ride.”
The Truth About Energy and Biden’s Blunders
Trump also blasted Biden for fueling the war economy by shutting down American energy independence:
- Under Trump: Oil was $65/barrel
- Under Biden: Oil soared to $100/barrel, padding Putin’s war chest
“Biden shut it all down. Then he tried to go back to my policies—but not all the way. That’s why prices skyrocketed, and Putin got rich.”
Trump doubled down on “drill, baby, drill,” promising to slash energy prices and cripple Russia’s oil-funded aggression if reelected.
Leverage, Sanctions, and Real Strength
Trump reminded viewers of his proven record on sanctions and diplomacy:
“Nobody uses leverage better than me. I crushed Iran. I crushed Venezuela. I’ll do the same with Russia if I need to.”
He hinted at powerful secondary sanctions—cutting off nations who buy Russian oil from doing business with the U.S.—a move that could choke off Putin’s funding overnight.
A Clear Contrast: Trump Strength vs. Biden Weakness
“This war wouldn’t have happened if I were president,” Trump repeated. “Biden’s incompetence empowered Putin, enriched our enemies, and left Americans paying the price.”
The message to voters? Peace through strength works. Weakness invites war.