If there are areas of disagreement with Trump here, it is this one issue. The USA shouldn't have EVER gotten involved in Ukraine. This doesn't mean that Putin should be trusted. It could well be the case that war with Putin is inevitable.
Indeed, it is questionable to me to even have America in NATO at this point. However, getting out of NATO could be a real problem. Trump cannot do it because America is bound by treaty. In the case of Ukraine, the only obligation was to come to their assistance if Russia attacked. This is not enforceable by treaty, as Ukraine is not in NATO. This obligation to Ukraine came from Slick Willy's involved in post Soviet Union's distribution of their nuclear stockpile. Now Russia is back for Ukraine after getting their nukes.
The promise to Ukraine was made by a former President. It doesn't have to be honored by subsequent Presidents.
Consequently, I suggest that it would be justifiable to beef up NATO, and encourage their increased preparedness against any Russian aggression. Trump has done this. He should warn the NATO countries to stop fishing in troubled waters and mind their own damned business.
Another flash point is the Baltic nations of Lithiuana, Latvia, and Estonia. Clearly, Putin would like to have these back, as they were part of the former Soviet Union. America never recognized the Soviet takeover of the Baltic States. This is long standing policy.
If there is to be a war, we should've been preparing for that eventuality. A strong preparation may be sufficient deterrent, but that course is probably too late now. That is in terms of deterrent. But an effort COULD be made. Maybe we'll get lucky and avoid a world war.
I would hold these opinions regardless of who's President. As for the MAGA cult, if it exists, I am declaring my intention to remain independent. Generally speaking I approve of Trump, but this is a definite mistake to get involved with Ukraine.
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