President Donald J. Trump reportedly told donors during a private 2024 fundraiser that he warned both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in no uncertain terms that if they dared launch invasions, there would be hell to pay — literally.
In leaked audio obtained by journalists and previewed in the book 2024, Trump described issuing stern threats that may have kept both Ukraine and Taiwan safe during his first term.
“With Putin I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the **** out of Moscow,’” Trump said.When Putin doubted him, Trump said he replied: “Way.”
Trump said he delivered a similar warning to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping:
“If you go into Taiwan, I’m going to bomb the **** out of Beijing.”Xi thought Trump was crazy — but “he believed me 10 percent… and we never had a problem.”
The comments, captured in recordings from fundraisers in New York and Florida, have since gone viral.
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Trump Slams Putin Over Ukraine: “We Get a Lot of Bull****”
At a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Trump spoke candidly about his frustrations with Putin during ongoing peace negotiations:
“We get a lot of bull**** thrown at us by Putin. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
While Trump has worked to repair strained U.S.–Russia relations following Biden’s failed diplomacy, he acknowledged that Putin is dragging out the war and resisting efforts to halt fighting.
“I’m disappointed, frankly, that President Putin hasn’t stopped,” Trump told reporters.
Putin Refuses Ceasefire — Launches Record Barrage on Ukraine
After Trump’s remarks, Russia launched a record-breaking attack on Ukraine, deploying:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his country’s air defense response, but the attack confirmed the intensifying violence and Putin’s refusal to budge — even after direct talks with Trump.
Trump Moves to Bolster Ukraine’s Defenses
Despite frustrations, Trump is taking action:
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Announced plans to send 10 Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine
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Promised to deliver more defensive weapons
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Emphasized urgency as Ukraine is “getting hit very, very hard”
Trump’s approach stands in contrast to Biden’s mixed signals and delays. He’s focused on fast-tracking defensive aid while still pushing for peace.
