Posted on 04/02/2023 10:02:46 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
President Donald Trump slammed “neo-con rhetoric” from Republicans in the face of a potential world war this week in a new policy video, warning of the dangers of “simple-minded thinking” that could thrust the U.S. into the midst of a global war.
“Those such as Mitt Romney and Ron DeSantis — very much alike — who insist on arrogantly treating Russia as deeply inferior to the other nations of the world, with no history or culture or pride, are not only ignorant and foolish, but their attitude makes it impossible to negotiate peace,” he said. “Absolutely impossible.”
He continued, “Under my administration, we were tough on Russia — tougher than any administration before — but we also demonstrated RESPECT for Russia and the Russian people. We demonstrated understanding for Russian history, and the fact that Russia lost over 20 million lives in World War II. They were fighting with us. This kind of neo-con rhetoric, mocking Russia’s nuclear weapons, along with implying that Putin must be tried and presumably executed as a war criminal, only increases the chance of deadly nuclear escalation. Fundamentally, it shows a lack of depth, a lack of seriousness, and a lack of sophistication on the subtleties and complexities of foreign policy. You can’t do certain things and end up with peace.”
Amid escalating tensions in Eastern Europe and the rise of China as a serious global power threat, Trump noted that now “is not the time for on-the-job training as we face the possibility of nuclear war.”
He added, “We need a statesman and a peacemaker in the White House, not someone who recites mindless and recycled talking points to win the approval of the failed foreign policy establishment. They didn’t know what they were doing. In 2024, I am the only candidate who can prevent World War III. I will prevent World War III — there’s nobody else that’s going to do that.”
Last week, President Trump hammered Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and highlighted the “weaknesses” of the potential GOP primary contender in 2024. “Number one he’s got no personality,” Trump told the press. “That tends to be bad for a politician. But in addition to personal flaws, I think he’s got a real problem with the fact that he wanted to destroy Social Security. He was a disciple of Paul Ryan – remember the ‘wheelchair over the cliff Paul Ryan’ who cost Romney the election?”
According to a Trump campaign statement, “endless-war neo-cons like Jeb Bush, George Bush, and Karl Rove have all been advising DeSantis.”
Plain Vanilla American (NBC).
Are you basing this Biden's refusal to negotiate an end to hostilities? Putin and everyone knows this administration had no intention of seeking peace. So why would it be so difficult for Trump, who is known for his negotiating and cutting deals? Look what happened with Trump and North Korea. Who would have ever believed that?
Bro’, his speech yesterday was engaging, brilliant and convincing. But I will vote for Trump if he is the stronger candidate next year.
Nor should he stop him. Let Russia and Russia Junior duke it out. Zero American involvement
“The Meatball from FLA wants war, just like Linda Graham, Liz Cheney and the rest of the War Mongers.”
Can you provide quotes from DeSantis where he’s calling for war, or are you just mouthing nonsense?
Yup, it had to be McCain or Nuland because those stupid Eastern Europeans who were under Soviet/Russian totalitarianism for 75 years could not possibly decide what is good for themselves today.
His position is that of a War Monger.
Remind me, what did Trump achieve with North Korea? As far as I can remember, Trump achieved nothing.
Let me expand.
His FIRST position was right on.
Then Consultants got to him and Meatball flip-flopped positions.
The US deep state and its oligarchs have been corruptly meddling in Ukraine for 20+ years, planning for a war there, until it happened. We are equally as responsible as Putin for this.
Therefore, it is stupid to think that Trump, or average Americans, have ANY responsibility to "save" Ukraine.
We DO owe them an apology though
Just meeting with Kim was historic and all the leftist could do is attack Trump for those meetings. Btw, wasn't N. Korea in the months and years prior to that lobbing missiles over the Sea of Japan?
Are you suggesting Trump's meetings with them was a bad thing and did absolutely nothing?
Never shuts up, never learns. ALWAYShis ego.
North Korea is still shooting missiles and threatening to use nukes, so in reality Trump achieved nothing.
Failed marriges? So what? Half the people in this country have divorced, many multiple times. We don’t need a Pope or a lawyer for president, we need a leader.
Gezz.
Yep, how did Jimmy Carter work out for us?
Right, its only because of US "deep state" meddling in Ukraine that Ukrainians would want to join the EU and have its standard of living vs joining some Russian-BananaStan Economic Group where 20% of Russian households still do not have indoor plumbing. Makes sense.
Beautiful, brilliant statement by Trump.
One can only come to the conclusion that the present administration wants a world war.
But Trump's not president.
During Trumps presidency, name the dates of N. Koreas nuke tests. And then tell me the dates of their missile launches over the Sea of Japan. Thanks!
Is that you Rove? Santis supporters remind of Cruzies with their lies and hatred.
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