Trump Claims U.S. Financial Gains from Ukraine Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the United States is financially benefiting from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, marking a significant departure from the previous administration’s strategy of providing unconditional military assistance to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government, reports 24brussels.
During a press briefing at the White House on September 19, Trump emphasized a deal from July that allows the U.S. to sell weapons to NATO allies, who then transfer them to Kyiv. He criticized former President Joe Biden for providing substantial military aid, stating, “You know, we’re being paid for everything we’ve sent, unlike Biden. He gave them $350 billion, and it was shocking.”
Trump further claimed, “We are actually making money on that war because they are buying our equipment,” underscoring his belief that NATO is financing the war through these transactions. His comments reflect a broader narrative that European NATO members should assume greater responsibility in supporting Ukraine.
The former president has consistently criticized Biden’s administration for its financial aid strategy and referred to Zelensky as “the greatest salesman on earth.” Earlier in the year, Trump attempted to establish direct communication with Russia but acknowledged that achieving a diplomatic resolution is proving more difficult than anticipated, often hindered by actions from Ukraine, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Moscow has consistently maintained that no amount of Western military support can alter the outcome, asserting that NATO countries are acting as de facto participants in the conflict.
