Former president Donald Trump shared his fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could eventually lead to a “world war”.
Trump said that while there may be no intention of starting a global conflict, the unpredictability of the situation makes it even more uncertain.
“Thousands of people, I mean, could lead to a much larger area than this one. “It could lead to many other countries and it could lead to a world war,” Trump said.
“You never know how a world war started. You never think a war will come out of this. Suddenly you find yourself in a world war. This is a very dangerous period for our nation, for the country.
Former President Donald Trump says he is concerned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to “world war”
Trump also referred to President Biden’s current tactic of imposing criminal sanctions on Russia, saying they were not enough – even though the White House was supplying Ukraine with weapons.
I suspect they will have to do more than sanctions, “Trump said.
“Putin understands how to avoid sanctions and goes through other countries. He goes to China as an example.
“It’s a terrible thing. That should never have happened under any circumstances, and that’s what it is, “Trump said Fox News on Saturday. “But they are showing great courage and I think they are doing a hell of a lot more than anyone would think possible.
“I just think it’s unfortunate that this is happening. This is something that should not happen, “said the 75-year-old Trump. “It’s very sad, but a lot of courage is being shown at the moment, which is pretty amazing,” he added.
The former president gave an interview in Orlando, Florida, where he spoke at the annual Conference on Conservative Political Action.
Trump made remarks before taking the CPAC stage in Orlando, Florida, where he said current US leaders are so dumb
The former president – who has vowed not to start any new wars during his rule and has kept his promise – would not be drawn to how he could cope with the invasion if it took place during his presidency.
“I would do things, but the last thing I want to do is say it right now, because if someone asks me, it’s in a position where they can use whatever I give them, but I certainly wouldn’t want to whether we talk about it on TV or in the media too much, but there are things you can do that would be very powerful.
At one point, Trump was asked if he had spoken to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, but he would not be involved.
“I don’t want to say, I just don’t want to say,” he said.
Trump called the besieged Zelensky a “brave man”, falsely claiming that the Ukrainian leader had acquitted him of the scandal that led to his first impeachment.
Trump said President Joe Biden would have to “do much more if he wanted to control Russian President Vladimir Putin.” Biden is pictured on Friday
During his presidency, Trump withheld vital military aid from a US ally as he unsuccessfully tried to pressure Zelensky to dig up political filth on the Biden family ahead of the 2020 election.
His remarks came as Russian missiles began hitting the outskirts of Kiev in an escalating crisis that ultimately emerged as a major topic of discussion at the CPAC.
While on the stage of the conference, Trump blamed Russia’s invasion of Biden’s “weakness” and praised President Vladimir Putin’s intellect.
“As everyone understands, this terrible disaster would never have happened if our elections had not been rigged and if I had been president,” he said, to applause.
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine is appalling. We pray for the proud people of Ukraine. “God bless them all,” Trump said.
While on the stage of the conference, Trump blamed Russia’s invasion of Biden’s “weakness” and praised President Vladimir Putin’s intellect. Putin was pictured earlier this week
NATO, he said, “seems the opposite of being smart” in imposing sanctions on Russia instead of deciding to “break Russia to pieces – at least psychologically.”
“The problem is not that Putin is smart, which of course is smart,” he continued. “But the real problem is that our leaders are so stupid.”
Trump quoted Russia’s invasion of Georgia under George W. Bush and Crimea under Barack Obama before saying, “I am the only 21st century president in whose watch Russia has not invaded another country.”
Trump also praised his previous praise of Putin, saying he was right that Putin was smart because he outwitted world leaders and NATO.
Trump was asked if he had talked to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the photo on Friday, but it would not be withdrawn.
The CPAC, the largest conservative gathering in the country, usually offers a valuable insight into the direction Republicans plan to take in the coming months.
According to organizers, Trump was expected to present a forward-looking “vision for America” as Republicans seek to regain control of Congress in the midterm elections in November.
Instead, he elaborated on his loss in the 2020 election and his false claims that he had been robbed by widespread voter fraud, calling on the mob to “fight like hell” or face the destruction of their country.
This was similar to the rhetoric that inspired a crowd of his supporters to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, for which he was punished with his second impeachment.