Fri Nov 15 21:49:48 IST 2024: **Trump Vows Strong Military, End to Russia-Ukraine War in Post-Election Speech**
PALM BEACH, FL – November 15, 2024 – President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to end the war in Ukraine and promised a strengthened US military in a speech Thursday night at the America First Policy Institute gala. Trump, who campaigned on an “America First” platform, stated his intention to broker a deal between Kyiv and Moscow, though he offered no specifics on how he would achieve this. He criticized past US spending on Afghanistan and highlighted the need to address the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump’s election victory has raised concerns in Ukraine, as his proposed approach contrasts sharply with the current US strategy of substantial military aid to Kyiv.
Trump has previously claimed he could resolve the Ukraine conflict “within hours” and suggested direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. His nominee for Secretary of Defense, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, a National Guard veteran, awaits Senate confirmation. The President-elect has also tasked Elon Musk with identifying $2 trillion in federal budget cuts. These actions signal a potential shift in US foreign and domestic policy under the Trump administration.
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