In a lively turn of events, President Trump has ramped up his critiques of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, unleashing some strong words at a recent gathering similar to the glamorous Davos meetings. This particular event, hosted by the Saudis in sunny Miami Beach, saw Trump expressing both his affection for Ukraine and his discontent with the leadership of its president. He exclaimed that while he loves the Ukrainian people, Zelenskyy “has done a terrible job” leading his nation, which has been ravaged by war and suffering. The former president lamented that countless lives could have been saved if only both sides had been encouraged to talk it out more instead of letting the conflict drag on for three years.
In addition to his comments about Ukraine, Trump didn’t shy away from taking shots at his predecessor either, calling President Biden “Crooked Joe Biden” and letting it be known just how displeased he is with the current administration’s approach to international dealings. Trump claimed that a previously established agreement, tied to rare earth minerals and financial support, was broken just two days prior, putting the U.S. at a disadvantage as money is continually funneled overseas while Americans are left with their hands out. It appears that Trump feels the Biden administration is not just squandering resources but also falling out of favor internationally.
While jetting back from Miami on Air Force One, Trump also chimed in on the state of Washington, D.C., and his thoughts on Mayor Muriel Bowser’s performance. Clearly unimpressed, he voiced concerns about rising crime rates, graffiti, and what he described as an “unfortunate” appearance of homeless encampments dotting the once magnificent lawns of the nation’s capital. It sounds like a scene comically out of a movie, but it is all too real for those living and working in the city. Trump has happily endorsed House Republican proposals to regain more federal control over D.C., insisting that something must be done to restore order before world leaders pay visits to the White House.
Perhaps Trump feels a bit of nostalgia for the days when he was at the helm, as he reminisced about hosting dignitaries with a glorious D.C. backdrop. In light of this, it’s clear that he believes a clean and orderly Washington is essential for dignified diplomacy. After all, nobody likes to see tents pitched where cherry blossoms should flourish, especially when important discussions with leaders from countries like France and the UK are on the agenda.
In what seems to be a jam-packed day for the former president, he is set to host a Black History Month celebration later in the East Room of the White House, followed by addressing the Republican Governors Association at a notable venue in Judiciary Square. It appears that while he continues to take criticism of Democrats and foreign leaders alike, he is also steering the conversation towards the plight of America’s capital city and engaging with important cultural commemorations. As always, President Trump is anything but dull, and his latest comments are sure to have folks talking for quite some time.
