In a recent live radio interview on Fox News Radio’s “The Brian Kilmeade Show,” former President Donald Trump expressed his frustrations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump went on a rant, criticizing Zelenskyy for the destruction of Ukraine’s beautiful cities and domes, comparing the country to a “demolition site” akin to Gaza. However, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade quickly interjected, pointing out that the devastation in Ukraine was the result of Russia’s invasion, not Zelenskyy’s actions.
Throughout the interview, Trump continued to lambast Zelenskyy, calling him a “dictator without elections” and falsely claiming that he started the war with Russia. He also asserted that Zelenskyy had no leverage in negotiations with Russia, stating, “You get sick of it, you just get sick of it. And I’ve had it.”
Kilmeade raised key points during the interview, mentioning a recent deal between the U.S. and Ukraine regarding access to rare earth minerals and highlighting Zelenskyy’s criticism of Trump for meeting with Russian officials without including Ukrainian and European representatives. Trump’s attacks on Zelenskyy prompted some Republicans to emphasize that Russian President Vladimir Putin, not Zelenskyy, was the real dictator responsible for the conflict.
As the conversation turned to the war’s toll on Ukraine, Kilmeade once again challenged Trump, attributing the invasion to Putin and emphasizing the need for both sides to engage in negotiations. Trump, however, claimed credit for facilitating the talks, stating, “They only want to talk because of me. If I wasn’t involved, they wouldn’t be talking to each other.”
The interview highlighted the ongoing tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy, as well as the complex dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine. It also showcased Kilmeade’s role in fact-checking and challenging Trump’s assertions, underscoring the importance of holding leaders accountable for their statements and actions.
