White House Makes Bombshell Confession
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed confidence on Saturday that President Biden could soon secure a deal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that the war, which has lasted for over three years, could conclude as early as this week.
“The president and his team are fully committed to facilitating negotiations with both sides of this conflict, and the president is confident that we can reach an agreement this week,” Leavitt told reporters after returning from the Conservative Political Action Conference.
These remarks came shortly after former President Donald Trump made a bold statement, claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “has no cards” and should step aside from future peace talks with international leaders. Trump’s comments add to the growing frustration among many Republicans, who are increasingly skeptical of continued U.S. involvement in the war.
Leavitt also shared that National Security Advisor Matt Waltz would be working tirelessly throughout the weekend to secure a peace deal. She emphasized that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been directly involved in discussions related to an agreement with Ukraine, specifically regarding the extraction and utilization of critical raw minerals in the country.
“The critical minerals aspect of this agreement is a top priority for the president,” Leavitt noted. “It not only allows us to recoup American tax dollars, but also creates an economic partnership between the United States and Ukraine as they rebuild their nation following the devastation of war.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio further highlighted the potential benefits of the deal, forecasting a $200 million boost in funds and reinforcing the importance of American security interests in Ukraine, which would be secured pending approval by Congress. As of now, the U.S. has provided over $65.9 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since the onset of the conflict, prompting many Republicans to question the long-term financial and strategic commitments involved.
