Short version of the news
Former US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Ukraine and made pro-Russian statements, continues to play into a political game. After voting to help Ukraine, he publicly supported and praised House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Trump has always been a poor strategist, but at some points a brilliant situational manager. What prompted the US presidential candidate to rather dramatically change his position 24 Political scientist Igor Reiterovich told Channel. Trump’s decision is not worth it. He is like a weather vane, wherever the wind blows, he will change his position,” noted Reiterovich.
There are 3 points
The former head of the White House feels the mood changing in the short term. Recently, sentiment has intensified in the United States in the context of Ukraine. The war in our country is back in the top five issues that matter to Americans.
In general, the issue of American leadership and democracy plays a certain role for many Americans. Therefore, Trump perfectly grasped this trend and decided to be on the side of those who would positively implement it, the political scientist noted.
In addition, Trump is no longer in such a good situation with ratings . Previously, the former US President was 5% ahead of Joseph Biden, but now they are neck and neck. In the future, the situation will change, apparently not very positively for Trump.
Some Americans did not really like the uncertainty of the US presidential candidate regarding Russia or the accusations that Trump is almost an agent of the Kremlin.
The third point is utilitarian, noted Reiterovich.
< p>The former US leader has a split within the party. Some GOP voters voted for Nikki Haley in the primary. They supported classical republicanism in the understanding that an active proactive foreign policy is a policy of international democracy, which George W. Bush spoke about.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was Trump's main competitor in the fight for the nomination Republican Party candidates for the 2024 US presidential election.
He actually coined the term for the United States to lead, lead, unite, stand for democracy, and the like. Haley's voters wanted clear positioning.
“She had it, but Trump didn't. So he needs to fight for voters, because they won't just come and vote for Biden – no, but they simply will not come to the elections and this will be a bad story for him. Therefore, Trump changed his approaches and coordinated all this with Johnson,” the political scientist added.
Trump's position on Ukraine
- The former US President has long opposed the allocation of aid to Ukraine. However, recently the politician spoke for the first time that assistance to Ukraine is important for the United States. According to him, Washington is interested in strengthening our state, although it is already investing more in Ukraine than Europe.
- It is worth noting that this happened the day after a private dinner with the president Poland by Andrzej Duda. The Polish leader subsequently called the meeting, which lasted about 2.5 hours, friendly.
- However, not so long ago, Trump, who dreams of returning to the presidency, said that he could negotiate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, provided that he is elected leader of the United States for the second time.
