Trump Weighs in on Biden, 'Holocaust' in Ukraine

MAR 2 2022·Updated DEC 13 2022

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The Facts

Former President Trump appeared on Fox to respond to President Biden's State of the Union address and developments in Ukraine, among other topics.
Independent
During the interview, Trump compared the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a 'holocaust,' but stopped short of criticizing Putin.
Independent
He suggested that the root cause of Russia's aggression was the fact that "our president and our country is no longer respected," and proposed that Biden should "work out a deal" to resolve the conflict.
Independent
He also questioned Biden's approval rating and asserted a series of failings of the current administration, from border control to crime rates in Democrat-run cities.
Breitbart
He speculated that the crisis in Ukraine would lead to record gasoline prices.
Breitbart

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The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Russia, China, and other powers are watching gleefully at the incompetent leadership of Joe Biden. The withdrawal from Afghanistan and now the failure to protect Ukraine will only pave the way for further conflicts that never would've happened if Trump were still president.

FOX News

Democratic narrative

Disgraced former president Trump, who just last week praised Putin's moves in Ukraine as "savvy" and "genius," is now undermining the successful efforts of President Biden to galvanize our democratic allies against Russian aggression.. It's high time that the American public paid attention to the deep and troubling ties between the Kremlin and our former president.

Independent