Donald Trump has once again bent over backward to throw a lifeline to Vladimir Putin. This time, he’s dangling the promise of “unlimited prosperity” for Russia—yes, the same Russia currently embroiled in a bloody and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Russia, the instigator of a catastrophic war that has displaced millions, destroyed Ukrainian cities, and triggered a global food and energy crisis, is being flattered and enticed by Trump with promises of economic glory. Forget the fact that Ukraine continues to fight tooth and nail to defend its sovereignty—Trump’s focus seems entirely on appeasing Putin, the man who started this mess in the first place. If this isn’t “Russia First,” I don’t know what is.
