Day: December 8, 2025

#Trump Jr. on  #Ukraine  #War
Trump Jr. on Ukraine War  gemini.google.com/share/2541…
At the Doha Forum on December 7, 2025, Donald Trump Jr. made sharp, critical remarks regarding the war in Ukraine, specifically attacking President Volodymyr Zelensky and the integrity of the Ukrainian war effort.1
Here are the details regarding the quotes and context you requested:
1. The “Poor Peasants” Comment
Trump Jr. argued that the war is being fought by the lower class while the wealthy have fled the country.2 He claimed that during a trip to Monaco, he saw numerous high-end cars with Ukrainian license plates.3
The Quote: He stated that corrupt elites have “all moved to Monaco, leaving what they believed to be the peasant class to fight the war.”4
The Implication: He suggested that the Ukrainian leadership and wealthy citizens have abandoned the country, forcing the poor to bear the casualties of the conflict.5

2. Comments on Zelensky
Trump Jr. was highly critical of the Ukrainian President, characterizing him as a media creation rather than a legitimate leader.6
“Greatest Marketer”: He called Zelensky “one of the great marketers of all time.”7
“Borderline Deity”: He remarked that Zelensky had become a “borderline deity, especially to the Left, where he could do no wrong” and was treated as “beyond reproach.”8
Prolonging the War: He accused Zelensky of refusing to negotiate peace because “he knows he would never win an election if it ended.”9
Corruption: He asserted that Ukraine is “a far more corrupt country than Russia.”10

3. Policy Implications
When asked if his father, President Trump, might withdraw support or “walk away” from Ukraine, Trump Jr. responded, “I think he may.” He cited a lack of “appetite” among Americans for writing “blank checks” and suggested that the “money trains” need to stop.11

Context: These comments come amidst reports of tension between the Trump administration (which took office in Jan 2025) and Kyiv regarding a proposed peace plan. President Trump recently expressed disappointment that Zelensky “hasn’t yet read” the U.S. peace proposal.12

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Dec 8, 2025