Staff Reports
Donald Trump has experienced quite the roller-coaster when it comes to public perception, particularly concerning his ability to handle international crises. Just a few years back, the left pounced on every opportunity to argue that he shouldn’t be trusted with the nuclear codes. Now, as Trump gears up for a potential return in 2024, his reputation has seen a remarkable makeover, transforming him from a supposed threat to an emerging beacon of peace.
The Biden administration has seen a slew of global chaos and bloodshed that Americans are understandably fed up with. Many believe Trump’s potential return could signal a shift towards stability. Reports indicate that he claims to have made progress in negotiations aimed at a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, directly pointing fingers at Biden for the current mess—and the potential resurgence of North Korean military involvement. In the minds of many, perhaps a leader who has been deemed a danger might finally do something significant in the arena of foreign relations.
Under the banner of being the “Candidate of Peace,” Trump’s team is keen to cut through the media fog and highlight the contrasts between his administration and the current leadership. Despite the assertions of former military figures like General John Kelly and General Mark Milley declaring Trump a threat to democracy, it was the Biden administration that witnessed the evacuation from Afghanistan, the surge of Hamas attacks, and the troublesome onset of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The liberal narrative doesn’t hold up when scrutinized against these facts.
🇺🇸 Trump claimed that allowing strikes deep into Russia was a “bad thing” that “brought in” North Korea into the war. Another man (Kim Jong Un) I get along very well with, Trump said.
🔹 According to him, Biden gave the green light without consulting him, but Trump “might”… pic.twitter.com/tI0J5yjvws
— Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) December 16, 2024
In response to claims that Trump represents a danger, Republican Senator JD Vance rode to the rescue, labeling him a “candidate of peace.” Vance challenged the critics, asking why Trump managed to deliver peace and economic growth during his presidency if he was truly the danger that his critics claim. This kind of scrutiny is exactly what the left is unable to handle, pushing Trump back into the spotlight as a legitimate option for voters tired of the current administration’s foreign policy gaffes.
As for President-elect Trump’s current claims regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation, he acknowledges that progress might be slow, labeling it a complex problem that carries international weight. While he recognizes the difficulties ahead, he also makes it clear that the current conflagration can trace its roots back to Biden’s soft approach. Trump points out what he sees as blunders that intensified the conflict, suggesting that his approach might have been markedly different—and potentially less catastrophic—if he were still in office. The prospect of Trump making a comeback could bring a sigh of relief for conservatives hoping for a return to a more stable world stage.
