Trump Calls Out Putin
MORRISTOWN, NJ — In a bold and emotional statement on Sunday, President Donald Trump fiercely criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the latest wave of deadly missile strikes on Ukraine—accusing him of killing innocent civilians and warning that the world is watching a preventable war spiral out of control.
“Putin is killing a lot of people. I’ve known him for a long time—but I don’t know what’s going on with him now. I don’t like what I’m seeing, not even a little bit,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One.
Trump, who has consistently called for peace through strength and America-first leadership, said he was “very surprised” by Putin’s actions and made it clear that new U.S. sanctions are on the table. “He’s bombing cities while we’re talking. That’s not how you make peace. That’s how you cause a war,” Trump added.
The remarks followed a massive Russian air assault on Ukraine, one of the most devastating since the conflict began. Ukrainian officials report that nearly 300 kamikaze drones and dozens of missiles were launched overnight, hitting Kyiv and 11 other regions—destroying apartment buildings, striking university dorms, and tragically killing children.
Later that evening, Trump expanded on his remarks in a Truth Social post that immediately made headlines.
“Putin has gone absolutely CRAZY,” Trump wrote. “He’s not just killing soldiers—he’s wiping out civilians. And I’ve always said he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it. If he tries it, it will lead to Russia’s downfall!”
But Trump didn’t just stop at criticizing Putin. He turned his fire on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—saying the embattled leader’s nonstop demands and inflammatory language are making things worse.
“Everything out of Zelensky’s mouth causes more problems. It needs to stop. He’s not helping his country—he’s hurting it,” Trump stated. He also reminded Americans: “This war never would’ve started if I were president. It’s Zelensky’s war. It’s Putin’s war. It’s Biden’s war. Not mine.”
Trump has repeatedly argued that the bloodshed in Ukraine is a direct result of Joe Biden’s weak and chaotic foreign policy. He recently held a two-hour call with Putin and followed it with talks with Zelensky, pushing for a 30-day ceasefire. According to sources, Zelensky showed interest—but Putin refused.
While Trump seeks peace, Zelensky continues to attack the U.S. and its allies for what he calls “silence” in the face of Russian aggression. “The world may take weekends off—but the war doesn’t,” Zelensky said Sunday, accusing the U.S. of emboldening Putin by refusing to act.
Trump’s critics claim he’s too harsh on Zelensky. But his supporters say he’s simply being honest—and reminding the world that none of this would be happening under a strong, America-first administration.
With global tensions rising and Biden stumbling on the world stage, President Trump’s bold leadership and clear-eyed warnings are resonating louder than ever.
