Trump says he was being ‘bit sarcastic’ when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

West Palm Beach (US), Mar 15: President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours – and even before he even took office.

Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail during an interview for the “Full Measure” television programme as his administration is still trying to broker a solution 54 days into his second term.

“Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that,” Trump said in a clip released ahead of the episode airing Sunday. “What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled and, I’ll, I think, I think I’ll be successful.”

It was a rare admission from Trump, who has a long record of making exaggerated claims.

Trump said at a CNN town hall in May 2023, “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done – I’ll have that done in 24 hours.”

“That is a war that’s dying to be settled. I will get it settled before I even become president,” Trump said during his September debate with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. “If I win, when I’m president-elect, and what I’ll do is I’ll speak to one, I’ll speak to the other. I’ll get them together.”

The Republican repeated the claim frequently on the campaign trail.

His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Moscow this week for talks on a US-proposed ceasefire, which Ukraine has accepted.

In the interview, Trump was also asked what the plan would be if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire to the war he started three years ago.

“Bad news for this world because so many people are dying,” Trump said.

But I think, I think he’s going to agree. I really do. I think I know him pretty well and I think he’s going to agree.”(AP)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

NGOs oppose PPP model for Tura Medical College  

Demand for 85% reservation for candidates from Meghalaya   Shillong, June...

Tourist’s body found, wife still untraced  

Police register murder case, form SIT to probe into...

Meghalaya, Assam decide steps to resolve long-standing issues  

Land swap likely to resolve disputes at Tarabari and...

Death of rape victim: NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP

New Delhi, Jun 2: The NHRC has issued notices...

Bharat Gen, AI-based multimodal LLM for Indian languages, launched

New Delhi, Jun 2: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra...

DU student held for ‘killing’ female friend at Sanjay Van

New Delhi, Jun 2: An 18-year-old student of the...

CM assures completion of stadium work ahead of football season  

Stadium design lacks uniformity in blocks, seating areas, roof...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img