Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 2 a.m.
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Five years ago, Donald Trump was in Helsinki on stage with Vladimir Putin, explaining how he thought Putin was very strong in his denial about Russia meddling in the 2016 election, in spite of our intelligence community’s assessment to the contrary.
As president, Trump showed disdain for NATO, saying member countries should pay more for their for their participation in the alliance, as if he had no clue about the importance of our alliance with Europe and how it strengthens our national security.
President Joe Biden has presided over the addition of Finland and Sweden into NATO. Putin invaded Ukraine thinking NATO would stand by as idle observers. Biden led the charge to supply Ukraine with arms and equipment to counter the Russian invasion. Trump was impeached for plotting to hold back aid to Ukraine unless its president would provide dirt on Biden.
Biden has promised continuing military aid to Ukraine and NATO support for as long as it takes. Meanwhile, far-right Republicans are trying to hinder further aid to Ukraine.
The 2024 election is just around the corner and there is grave concern about election interference again. It is a forgone conclusion that Putin will not stop with Ukraine if he is not soundly defeated and pushed out of the country.
The brave Ukrainian forces are fighting for their country. The Russians are there under duress and have no moral imperative to succeed. Our continued military support depends on who is in the White House.
