President Trump’s recent endeavor to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine has stirred quite the media storm. Yet again, the far-left media has opted to attack rather than applaud his push for peace. It’s as if they believe that armchair criticism supersedes genuine diplomatic efforts. The hypocrisy is glaring, considering the Biden administration’s abysmal track record dealing with international crises. It’s worth noting that Biden’s previous role involved plenty of talking but apparently little action, judging by the current state of affairs in Ukraine.
It’s comical, really, how the Democrats doggedly stick to their talking points, no matter how far-fetched they have become. One can almost admire their commitment to staying on message, always in lockstep. Meanwhile, President Trump, with his meeting with world leaders including Zelensky, is attempting to open the rare possibility of ending a conflict that, under Biden’s watch, shows no signs of resolving. During the Biden administration, the notion of diplomatic talks with President Putin was about as likely as finding a snowstorm in July.
The contrast with Biden’s approach is stark. The previous administration, under Obama and Biden, practically handed Crimea to Russia on a silver platter and let corruption in Ukraine run rampant. If they had acted differently, perhaps the whole mess could have been avoided. Now, charged with repairing the damage, President Trump tries to engage diplomatically, not in docile appeasement of aggression, but in a show of strength that includes economic sanctions and energy deals designed to squeeze the opposing side.
Critics seem baffled by Trump’s willingness to negotiate—something they are unwilling to do themselves. Instead of supporting an effort that might save countless lives and restore some measure of global stability, they revel in absurd comparisons. To suggest that meeting Putin is worse than the tragedy of the Afghan withdrawal is laughable. It’s a slap in the face to the brave U.S. soldiers who sacrificed theirs and their families’ peace of mind. Comparing the diplomacy of negotiations to the grim chaos of Afghanistan is disrespectful, not just to those soldiers, but to the very notion of peace itself.
For those invested in seeing results, especially on the diplomatic front, this is not the time for optics but for real outcomes. Americans and the world deserve a shot at peace, no matter how unconventional the approach. The superpower status of the United States means playing the hand of strategic diplomacy, and President Trump seems intent on utilizing it to his advantage. The naysayers can continue to complain, but for those rooting for peace and an end to the senseless conflict in Ukraine, Trump presents the best chance yet. Let’s hope common sense prevails over the prevailing negativity.
