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Trump vows immediate end to Ukraine war if re‑elected

Trump declares, "I will restore peace with a few phone calls"
Trump declares, "I will restore peace with a few phone calls"
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Radosław Opas

22 August 2024 08:03

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced once again that, if re-elected as the leader of the USA, he will immediately end the war in Ukraine. "We don't even have to send soldiers," he emphasized.

Donald Trump spoke on Wednesday during a rally in Asheboro, North Carolina. "Starting the moment I lift my hand from the Bible after taking the oath of office, I will move to restore America to maximum strength and return the world to peace. We're going to return the world to peace," the politician said.

Moreover, he promised to bring a "quick end to the war" in Ukraine even before formally taking office, describing the conflict in Ukraine as absurd.

Trump attacked the Democrats

In a speech primarily dedicated to security and foreign policy, the former president argued that due to the "stupidity" of the ruling Democrats, whom he called "idiots," the world is on the brink of World War III, and expressed his belief that China intends to attack Taiwan.

In his speech, the Republican candidate claimed - as he did in 2020 - that he "has enough votes" to win the election and can only lose if Democrats commit voter fraud.

"Our primary focus is not to get out the vote, it is to make sure they don’t cheat," he added.

Asbeboro, North Carolina, August 21

  • Republican Party Presidential Nominee, former president Donald J. Trump makes remarks to supporters gathered at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA, 21 August 2024. The Trump-Vance 2024 campaign speech focused primarily on issues around national security. EPA/GRANT BALDWIN Dostawca: PAP/EPA.
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  • Republican Party Vice Presidential Nominee, Senator JD Vance makes remarks to supporters gathered at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA, 21 August 2024. The Trump-Vance 2024 campaign speech focused primarily on issues around national security. EPA/GRANT BALDWIN Dostawca: PAP/EPA.
  • ASHEBORO, NC - AUG. 21: Former president Donald J. Trump addresses a crowd in Asheboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday. (Kate Medley for the Washington Post)
  • Security observes the locations surroundings as Republican Party Presidential Nominee, former president Donald J. Trump (unseen) makes remarks to supporters gathered at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA, 21 August 2024. The Trump-Vance 2024 campaign speech focused primarily on issues around national security. EPA/GRANT BALDWIN Dostawca: PAP/EPA.
  • ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 21: Republican Presidential candidate, former U.S. president, Donald Trump, speaks to supporters during an event on August 21, 2024 in Asheboro, North Carolina at the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame. Mr. Trump and Vice Presidential hopeful JD Vance stood behind a thick plate glass as added security measures were visible around the event. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
  • ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 21: Trump supporters wait for Republican Presidential candidate, former U.S. president, Donald Trump, to offer remarks to a crowd during an event on August 21, 2024 in Asheboro, North Carolina at the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame. Mr. Trump and Vice Presidential hopeful JD Vance stood behind a thick plate glass as added security measures were visible around the event. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
[1/7] Republican Party Presidential Nominee, former president Donald J. Trump makes remarks to supporters gathered at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA, 21 August 2024. The Trump-Vance 2024 campaign speech focused primarily on issues around national security. EPA/GRANT BALDWIN Dostawca: PAP/EPA.Images source: © PAP | PAP/EPA/GRANT BALDWIN
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