Trump Turns Up the Heat on Putin
At a 2024 fundraiser, Donald Trump got shorty to the point—he told donors that if Russia keeps moving in Ukraine, he’s ready to “bomb the st out of Moscow.” The audio that CNN snagged shows him saying, “If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the st out of Moscow. I’m telling you I have no choice.”
How the Trump‑Putin Exchange Played Out
According to Trump, the back‑and‑forth went something like this:
- Trump: “If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the st out of Moscow.”
- Putin: “I don’t believe you.”
- Trump (off‑record, but we think 10 % of him believed it): “But he believed me 10 %.”
During a Cabinet meeting later that day, the former President reminded his team that “we get a lot of bullst thrown at us by Putin.”
What’s Next on the Trump Playbook
He’s also sketching out a power move from Washington’s side:
- Trigger a Senate sanction bill on Russian-affiliated entities.
- Impose a massive 500% tariff on imports from countries buying Russian oil, gas, and other products.
With this trifecta of threats and tariffs, Trump’s 2024 campaign is playing a high‑stakes chess game, and the world’s watching closely to see if the Kremlin will take the bait or dodge the bombs.
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Trump, the Strikes on Kyiv, and the Growing Tensions in Europe
What President Trump Said About Putin
“I’m not happy with Putin,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday, making it clear that the U.S. isn’t backing down from the Russian aggression.
Key Takeaways
- Trump wants to hammer Russia with tougher sanctions, but has taken a cautious stance on outright military escalation.
- The White House plans to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine, helping its troops fend off the fresh wave of rocket and drone strikes.
- Russia has ramped up attacks on Kyiv, deploying over 500 ballistic missiles and drones per night, targeting civilian zones.
- Washington had halted all arms shipments to Ukraine earlier, but President Trump has denied that the Pentagon stopped military aid.
- Despite the political pressure, Trump’s comments suggest a desire to surprise the Kremlin – “We want to have a little surprise.”
Senator Lindsey Graham’s Quiet Push
While the president keeps the public poised with “time to move” on sanctions, Senator Lindsey Graham has quietly nudged President Trump to act. Graham asserted that the administration is ready to mobilize.
Smaller, Cheaper Ways to Fight the War
Trump’s focus on “defensive weapons” indicates a strategy that favors logistics over direct conflict: helping Ukraine build a defiant defense while still maintaining diplomatic options.
Looking Ahead
We’re watching close attention. Will the U.S. adopt more aggressive sanctions or sip deeper into the arms race? The next week will show if Trump’s “surprise” strategy unfolds or if Washington opts for a cautious war-wind-down.
