Staff Reports
Donald Trump has done it again. Despite the endless hand-wringing from liberals and globalists, President Trump is stepping up by giving Vladimir Putin a 50-day ultimatum to end the war in Ukraine or face economic obliteration. Instead of fueling the conflict with empty threats and sanctions that do nothing, Trump is taking a stand with secondary tariffs. He’s going after countries that are keeping the Russian economy afloat by buying its oil. And he’s not just talking 20%, or 50%, but a whopper of 100% tariffs.
President Trump on Russia-Ukraine war: “This is a Biden war … It’s a very deadly war.” pic.twitter.com/rN6Q8UF0nm
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) July 14, 2025
Biden’s administration hasn’t been able to get the job done. They’ve sent out weak reprimands and let Moscow run wild. But Trump is delivering a clear message: Back off or watch your economy collapse. The world has been running on a hamster wheel of weak diplomacy and collective summits, which have only strengthened Putin’s resolve. Trump is putting a stop to this nonsense. While media elites spin stories about Trump “punishing” our allies, remember—Trump’s tariffs on trading partners like China, India, and Germany are meant to force the hand of Russian enablers.
The left will paint Trump’s decisiveness as reckless, but it’s a far cry from the muddled mess Biden left in his wake. Trump isn’t just shouting at the wind; he’s attacking the wallets of those who continue to make deals with Moscow. It’s an action that screams resolve, unlike the dithering of career politicians. Trump hasn’t shied away from calling out both Putin and the nations still profiting from Russian oil. If they don’t jump on board, he’s ready to ramp up economic consequences like only he can.
Trump’s critics may cry foul over the harshness of secondary tariffs, but ask yourself: how many innocent lives must be sacrificed for so-called diplomacy? With over 100 drones attacking Ukrainian cities and innocent civilians’ lives at stake, waiting around is not an option. If anything, Trump has shown more concern for human life, while his enemies like to scold from their comfy chairs, far removed from the reality on the ground.
The clock is ticking, and Putin has 50 days to act. As these days count down, one has to wonder: will America’s supposed allies show their true colors? Will they stop enabling Russia’s brutal war? Trump has drawn a line in the sand, exposing the hypocrisy of those willing to benefit from Ukrainian bloodshed. Are we prepared to see who stands for justice and who stands for profit?
