Citing Russia’s role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II and Napoleon Bonaparte’s failed invasion of Russia in the early 19th century, Trump implied that war is ingrained in Russia’s identity…reports Asian Lite News
In a speech in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, Donald Trump praised Russia’s military history while criticising U.S. aid to Ukraine, reiterating his claim that he could quickly end the conflict if elected president. Trump mocked President Joe Biden’s commitment to support Ukraine until it wins the war, and suggested that Moscow, given its past military victories, was unlikely to lose.
Citing Russia’s role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II and Napoleon Bonaparte’s failed invasion of Russia in the early 19th century, Trump implied that war is ingrained in Russia’s identity. “They fight wars. They beat Hitler, they beat Napoleon. That’s what they do,” Trump remarked, mimicking Biden’s voice to criticize his stance on the war.
While Trump did not offer specifics on how he would resolve the conflict, he reiterated that the U.S. needs to “get out” of its involvement in Ukraine. Despite reports suggesting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intended to meet Trump during his U.S. visit for the U.N. General Assembly, Trump’s campaign confirmed that no such meeting would take place.
Trump continued to characterise Zelenskyy as a shrewd negotiator, accusing him of repeatedly securing large sums of U.S. aid, even though the total security assistance provided by the U.S. since Russia’s 2022 invasion is just over $56 billion, not the “$100 billion” Trump claimed.
Trump and Zelenskyy have a complicated history, notably involving the former president’s pressuring of Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden and his son, which led to Trump’s first impeachment. Zelenskyy, in a recent interview, suggested Trump oversimplifies the conflict and criticized the views of his running mate JD Vance, who advocates for Ukraine to “sacrifice” territory to end the war.
Trump’s son, Donald Jr., also weighed in, criticizing Zelenskyy on social media for daring to challenge the Republican ticket, despite having received significant U.S. support.
Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump
U.S. prosecutors have charged Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who was arrested near the former president’s golf course in Florida. This development follows the revelation that Routh had previously written a note expressing his intention to kill Trump. He already faces two gun-related charges, which could result in a 20-year sentence, but the new charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned violence against public officials, emphasizing the need to hold Routh accountable. In contrast, Trump criticized the government’s handling of the case, urging that Florida should take charge. Garland countered this claim, affirming the Department of Justice’s commitment to collaborate with state officials as allowed by law.
Court documents indicate the case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who previously presided over Trump’s classified documents case. Routh is currently in custody after being deemed a flight risk and a danger to the community. His arrest came after a Secret Service agent spotted a rifle at Trump International Golf Club while the former president was playing golf.
New evidence suggests Routh had been plotting the attack for months, including a letter promising a cash reward for anyone who could “complete the job.” The indictment includes several additional charges, such as possession of a firearm in connection with a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer. Routh is scheduled for an arraignment on September 30. Meanwhile, his son, Oran Routh, was arrested on unrelated charges of child pornography possession.
Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump
U.S. prosecutors have charged Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who was arrested near the former president’s golf course in Florida. This development follows the revelation that Routh had previously written a note expressing his intention to kill Trump. He already faces two gun-related charges, which could result in a 20-year sentence, but the new charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned violence against public officials, emphasizing the need to hold Routh accountable. In contrast, Trump criticized the government’s handling of the case, urging that Florida should take charge. Garland countered this claim, affirming the Department of Justice’s commitment to collaborate with state officials as allowed by law.
Court documents indicate the case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who previously presided over Trump’s classified documents case. Routh is currently in custody after being deemed a flight risk and a danger to the community. His arrest came after a Secret Service agent spotted a rifle at Trump International Golf Club while the former president was playing golf.
New evidence suggests Routh had been plotting the attack for months, including a letter promising a cash reward for anyone who could “complete the job.” The indictment includes several additional charges, such as possession of a firearm in connection with a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer. Routh is scheduled for an arraignment on September 30. Meanwhile, his son, Oran Routh, was arrested on unrelated charges of child pornography possession.
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