To me this spat shows how deep the rot is in this country. First of all this should have never been broadcast. Are we really looking after the national interest by broadcasting this?
Moreover, there maybe more Rare Earths in Wyoming than all Ukraine. I'm not sure Trump knows what the hell he is talking about. And we were possibly negotiating a deal that is completely worthless to all parties? There might be not even $50B rare earths in Ukraine much less $500B... And the $500B might cost $1T to extract. It's a complete clown show in my book. Why the **** does anyone care what Sleepy did or didn't do? And why do we need to hear about it 50 times? He's not the president any longer. I concur that Trump was generally ok.
About Ukraine it's the most racist country I've ever been to and I have no love for them. And they have armed units who fight with Nazi insignia on their uniforms. The country was ranked as more corrupt than Russia prior to the conflict. Zelensky was backed by oligarchs. Ukrainian weapons have been sold in Africa.
I firstly blame the United States and NATO for crossing Putin's red lines and instigating Russia. I don't blame Ukraine. We and NATO are responsible.
Having said all of that, the concessions Trump is giving Putin make absolutely no sense. Rationally the war has worked in our favor. And now we are bending over and giving away our wins for nothing? Forget about Ukraine, ehat about our return on investment?
As for how Zelensky was treated.. in my book you don't treat a guest like that. I don't care if it's a member of the Taliban. I heard a reporter who was obviously planted ask a very stupid and derogatory question about a suit. It was completely unprofessional and disgusting conduct. And Vance did not belong in the room and was actually lying. He said something about Zelensky not thanking, but I just listened to that entire shit show and in the early minutes Zelensky thanked at least twice. That was just pure gaslighting. Sad