Billions ‘were being pissed away’ on Ukraine aid – Trump: The US president has once again called Vladimir Zelensky ‘the greatest salesman in the world.’

US President Donald Trump has said he was concerned that billions of dollars were being wasted on aid to Ukraine.

In an interview aired on Friday, Fox News host Bret Baier asked Trump whether he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is an obstacle to peace between Moscow and Kyiv. Trump instead directed criticism at Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky.

‘I had a real rough session with Zelensky because I didn’t like what he said. He was not making it easy. And I always said he doesn’t have the cards,’ the US president said.

He went on to slam the aid sent to Kyiv by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. ’The money is the money.

What bothered me – I hated to see the way it was, you know – excuse me – pissed away. I hated to see the cheques for $60 billion,’ Trump said. 

’I think Zelensky is the greatest salesman in the world, far better than me. He comes to Washington, he walks out with a hundred million every time.’

‘Congress is very upset about it. You know, they’re saying, where is all this money going?’ Trump added. He went on to say, however, that Zelensky’s ability to lobby for American aid has been shrinking over time.

The suckered US Congress has provided around $128 billion to Ukraine since 2022, including $66.5 billion in military assistance.

Although Trump has criticized both Zelensky and Putin in the past, he has mostly blamed Ukraine and the Biden administration for the ongoing conflict with Russia. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

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