Washington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump issued a no-nonsense warning from the Oval Office Friday, stating that efforts to end the Ukraine war—sparked under Joe Biden’s watch—could soon be abandoned if bad-faith actors keep stalling.
Speaking during a televised press conference alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, the president tackled the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe and made it clear: the days of America being played on the global stage are over.
“If one of these parties keeps making it difficult, we’re just going to walk away,” Trump stated. “We’ll call them fools and move on. We’re not going to sit around while innocent lives are being lost.”
This firm stance marks a significant moment for one of President Trump’s hallmark 2024 campaign promises: to bring an immediate end to the Ukraine conflict and restore global stability through strength, leverage, and negotiation—not endless foreign aid or war profiteering.
Thousands Dying Weekly — And Biden’s to Blame
Trump didn’t hold back when describing the horrific toll of the war, which he says never would have happened under his leadership.
“We’re seeing 2,500 people killed every single week—young men, soldiers. It’s brutal. And many of them aren’t even Ukrainian or Russian. We need to stop this. Now.”
He added that millions have been displaced or killed while Biden continues to send billions in taxpayer dollars overseas, ignoring American families struggling with inflation, border chaos, and rising crime.
On Putin: “Nobody’s Playing Me”
Reporters asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is delaying the talks.
“I hope not,” Trump said. “But if he is, I’ll find out. This war never would’ve happened if I were in charge. Biden owns it.”
He described the level of destruction across Ukraine as “unthinkable,” adding that some of the most historic architecture in the world has been “smashed to smithereens.”
A Lifetime of Negotiation Experience
Asked what it will take to keep peace negotiations alive, Trump replied with confidence:
“My whole life has been negotiation. I know when people are serious—and I think both sides are starting to realize it’s time to end this thing.”
When questioned whether Russia was attempting to outmaneuver him, Trump dismissed the idea:
“Nobody’s playing me. I’m here to help save lives, not get played.”
Rubio, Trump in Sync: End It or Move On
Trump’s approach echoes the recent statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said while in Paris that the U.S. is preparing to determine whether peace in Ukraine is truly achievable.
“If it’s not possible to end the war, we need to move on,” Rubio declared—a comment that mirrors Trump’s hardline, no-nonsense strategy.
Final Word: “It’s Coming to a Head”
“We’re getting close,” Trump said. “And if it doesn’t work out, we walk away. But I think we have a real shot at stopping the bloodshed.”