WASHINGTON, D.C. November 23, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump unleashed a blistering critique of the Biden administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday, asserting that the ongoing conflict—a “violent and terrible” catastrophe that has claimed millions of lives—would never have erupted under his leadership and labeling it a “loser” for all involved.
In a lengthy post shared via the White House Rapid Response account from his @realDonaldTrump handle, Trump reiterated long-standing claims that the 2020 election was “rigged & stolen,” arguing that a second term starting then would have prevented the invasion entirely. “If the 2020 Presidential Election was not RIGGED & STOLEN, the only thing the Radical Left Democrats are good at doing, there would be no Ukraine/Russia War, as there wasn’t, not even a mention, during my first Term in Office,” Trump wrote. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “would never have attacked,” only seeing an opening upon witnessing “Sleepy Joe in action” and declaring, “Now is my chance!”
Trump described inheriting the war as a needless escalation that has worsened under Biden, with Ukraine’s leadership showing “zero gratitude” for U.S. efforts despite massive arms shipments to NATO for distribution—described by the president as “crooked Joe gave everything, free, free, free, including ‘big’ money!” He lambasted Europe for continuing to purchase Russian oil while the U.S. foots the bill, calling the human toll a “catastrophe” and concluding with a somber note: “GOD BLESS ALL THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE HUMAN CATASTROPHE! President DJT.”
The post, which included typographical repetitions emphasizing frustration, comes amid Trump’s transition to a second term and his repeated pledges to swiftly resolve the nearly four-year conflict through direct negotiations. During his 2024 campaign, Trump boasted he could end the war “in 24 hours,” a timeline he has since softened but continues to highlight as a priority.
The remarks drew swift backlash from Democrats and foreign policy experts, who accused Trump of revisionist history and undermining U.S. alliances. Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have previously expressed frustration with Trump’s past comments but welcomed potential peace talks. Meanwhile, Trump allies praised the post as a bold call for accountability, with some interpreting it as a preview of aggressive diplomacy toward Moscow and Kyiv.
As the holiday season begins, the intervention underscores Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, which prioritizes reducing U.S. involvement in overseas wars while scrutinizing aid expenditures exceeding $175 billion since 2022. White House officials have teased forthcoming announcements on Ukraine strategy, potentially including conditions for continued support.
