- March 9, 2025
- 7:38 pm
- World News
Trump once again claims that no one has been tougher on Russia than him…
“I think I’ve been very tough on Russia. Tougher than anyone has ever been on Russia, if you think about it. First of all, we had the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax, which was a very bad thing that could have led to war. It was started by Schiff and all these scoundrels.”
Trump said this on March 9, 2025, in an interview with Fox News, reports The Independent.
U.S. President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, stated that the U.S. “treats” Ukraine and Israel “equally” in the context of military conflicts. He noted that while the aggressors — Russia against Ukraine and Hamas against Israel — equally threaten these countries, the U.S.’s relationships with them depend on different factors.
Trump emphasized that despite the similarities in the threats, each conflict has its own features that require different approaches and levels of intervention.
Comparing Ukraine and Israel: What Trump Said
A journalist from an American television channel pointed out that both Ukraine and Israel have been attacked by aggressors. She asked Trump whether the U.S. treats both countries and their aggressors — Russia and Hamas — the same way.
Trump replied:
“I think so,” — said the U.S. President.
The journalist asked whether Trump gives preference to one over the other, to which he replied that “these are very different places”:
“It’s about different levels of power. It’s about different parts of the world. The Middle East has always been under attack. When hasn’t it been under attack?” — added Trump.
The Situation with Ukraine and Israel
Trump pointed out that Ukraine and Israel “face different threats.” Ukraine is fighting Russia, a major global power threatening its territorial integrity. Meanwhile, Israel “faces a threat from Hamas, a terrorist organization operating in the Middle East.” Trump emphasized that each of these conflicts “has its own specifics, requiring different approaches from the U.S.”
Comparing the Aggressors: Russia and Hamas
When the journalist raised the question of whether Trump gives preference to one of the conflicts, he replied that the U.S. treats both cases the same, but with different levels of force:
“These are very different places,” — noted Trump, speaking about the differences between Israel and Ukraine.
Zelensky and American Aid
Trump also commented on the financial aid to Ukraine and the use of American funds by “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.” He expressed dissatisfaction with how “Zelensky uses U.S. assistance”:
“Zelensky took American money like candy from a child. I don’t think he’s grateful,” — Trump stated, highlighting his concern about how American support is being used.
This statement underscores Trump’s “criticism” of the distribution of aid and raises questions about the future U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
U.S. Power and Policy
Trump also pointed out that his policy toward Russia has been “tougher than anyone else’s,” which is important to understand in the context of his statements regarding support for Ukraine:
“I was tougher than anybody on Russia” — Trump added, emphasizing his position on the Russian threat.
He expressed confidence in the need to continue pressuring Russia to contain its aggression.
Impact on International Relations
Trump also stated that Ukraine could not survive without American help. He emphasized the importance of foreign support for Ukraine, especially at a critical moment when the country is under attack by Russia:
“I think Ukraine might not survive in any case,” — Trump expressed his concern.
On the other hand, for Israel, U.S. help is also crucial, considering the constant threat from terrorist groups like Hamas.
Impact on U.S. Defense Spending
Speaking about future U.S. defense policy, Trump noted that despite the desire to cut military spending in the future, the U.S. cannot afford to do so at present, given global threats like China and Russia:
“I never said I wanted to cut defense. Not now, with China, Russia, and other problems,” — Trump explained.
This statement underscores the importance of maintaining high defense spending to protect U.S. interests and those of their allies, such as Ukraine and Israel.
For a more detailed analysis of international relations and their impact on Israel and Ukraine, read on NAnews — News of Israel. We continue to monitor the situation and provide current information for our readers.
