During his interview with Elon Musk, Donald Trump claimed that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine if Joe Biden were not president. Trump argued that his strong relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin could have prevented the conflict. “I got along with Putin very well, and he respected me,” Trump said, noting that he frequently spoke with Putin about Ukraine, which he described as “the apple of his eye.” Trump asserted that he had warned Putin against taking action, stating, “But I told him, don’t do it.”
Elon Musk did not challenge Trump’s assertion, instead agreeing with him and commenting, “You’ve made an excellent point.” This exchange highlights Trump’s continued criticism of Biden’s handling of foreign affairs, particularly the situation in Ukraine.
Donald Trump’s highly anticipated interview with Elon Musk on X was marred by major technical issues even before it began. The disruption forced Musk to limit the interview to a smaller audience, leaving many users unable to tune in.
This interview was seen as a crucial moment for Trump, especially as Vice President Kamala Harris has closed the gap in opinion polls and energized Democratic voters with recent rallies. The Trump campaign had billed the interview as the “interview of the century.”