BREAKING: Trump’s Latest Is Ultimate Betrayal Of Ukraine Leaks from Trump's meeting with Zelensky exposed his real allegiance—and why his repeated lies about Ukraine aid should alarm every American who values democracy Dean Blundell Oct 20 October 20, 2025 Thanks for being here. We wouldn’t be here without you, so we extended the half-price annual subscription deal for October. Get 50% off yearly plans and unlimited access, and never pay more. Redeem the offer by October 31, and feel free to share or gift a subscription to support fearless, independent journalism wherever you find it. The mask slipped—again. While Donald Trump spent months posturing as a dealmaker who could end the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours,” last week’s Oval Office confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed something far more sinister: Trump isn’t negotiating for peace. He’s operating as Vladimir Putin’s messenger. According to multiple European officials who spoke with CNN and the Financial Times, the October 17 meeting deteriorated into what witnesses described as a “shouting match,” with Trump repeatedly cursing, throwing maps across the room, and parroting Kremlin talking points he’d absorbed just hours earlier during a phone call with Putin. This wasn’t diplomacy. It was capitulation with a bully pulpit. The timeline matters. On Thursday, October 16, Putin called Trump with a proposal: Ukraine must surrender the entire Donbas region—the industrial heartland it’s desperately defended for over three years—in exchange for Russia’s withdrawal from small portions of southern territories it already struggles to hold. The next day, Trump didn’t present this as one option among many. He demanded Zelensky accept it, warning that “Putin will destroy you” if Ukraine refused. Let that sink in. The President of the United States threatened an ally with annihilation on behalf of an autocratic aggressor. From Tough Talk to Total Surrender Trump’s whiplash-inducing reversals on Ukraine would be comical if the stakes weren’t so catastrophic. In February, he publicly humiliated Zelensky at their first White House meeting, claiming Ukraine showed insufficient “gratitude” and had “no cards.” By July, after Putin stalled peace talks in Alaska, Trump threatened “heavy tariffs” on Russia and issued what he called a “clear ultimatum.” In September, he bizarrely called Russia a “paper tiger” and expressed confidence Ukraine could reclaim all lost territory. Then came the October 16 phone call with Putin—and suddenly, Trump transformed into Moscow’s press secretary. During the closed-door session with Zelensky, Trump repeated Putin’s propaganda verbatim. According to European officials briefed on the meeting, Trump told the Ukrainian president that Putin had assured him this wasn’t “even a war” but merely a “special military operation”—the Kremlin’s discredited euphemism for its brutal invasion. Trump claimed “the Russian economy is in great shape”—contradicting his own earlier statements about Russia’s imminent economic collapse. He threw aside battlefield maps, complaining, “I’m tired of looking at them again and again. That red line—I don’t even know where it is. I’ve never been there.” Translation: Trump couldn’t be bothered to understand the conflict he promised to resolve. The Tomahawk Missile Betrayal Ukraine’s entire strategy for the meeting hinged on securing advanced Tomahawk cruise missiles—weapons that could strike deep into Russian-held territory and fundamentally shift the battlefield calculus. These missiles represent Ukraine’s best chance at applying meaningful pressure on Putin to accept reasonable ceasefire terms. Trump rejected the request outright. Publicly, he claimed the U.S. needed the missiles for itself. Behind closed doors, sources say he simply adopted Putin’s position wholesale: that the weapons wouldn’t change the battlefield situation and would only “damage U.S.-Russia relations.” Notice the framing. Trump didn’t weigh Ukrainian security needs against American strategic interests. He prioritized Putin’s feelings. This pattern extends beyond missiles. Throughout his presidency and campaign, Trump has consistently lied about his support for Ukraine—and the receipts are damning. Trump is running out the clock, cosplaying as an ally to Ukraine when the stark reality is completely the opposite. Trump’s Pattern of Lies About Ukraine Aid Lie #1: “I sent weapons to Ukraine. Obama only sent blankets.” Trump loves claiming he armed Ukraine while his predecessor refused. The reality? President Obama did approve the sale of defensive equipment, and while he initially hesitated on lethal aid, Congress pushed through anti-tank missiles in late 2017, which Trump then tried to take credit for. More importantly, when Trump did approve weapons sales, he withheld them as leverage in his first impeachment scandal, pressuring Zelensky to manufacture dirt on Joe Biden’s son. Lie #2: “Nobody has done more for Ukraine than me.” By what metric? Trump’s first administration provided $1.6 billion in security assistance over four years. The Biden administration delivered over $44 billion in two years. Trump suspended military aid multiple times for political purposes. Biden hasn’t. He just pulled the old switcharoo on Ukriane’s Tomahawk order, and the EU/NATO purchase of Patriot Missile Systems. Again. Lie #3: “I ended the war in 24 hours.” This campaign promise aged like milk in the sun. Not only has Trump failed to end the war, but his intervention has emboldened Putin to escalate territorial demands. Before Trump’s recent involvement, Russia had moderated its position slightly. Now, Putin senses weakness and is pushing for Ukraine’s complete capitulation. What This Means for Democracy Trump’s behavior toward Zelensky isn’t just diplomatic malpractice—it’s a betrayal that should alarm every American who values democracy over authoritarianism. Putin launched an unprovoked war of conquest against a sovereign democracy, targeting civilians, bombing hospitals, and committing documented war crimes. Ukraine’s fight isn’t just about borders; it’s about the principle that democracies have the right to exist without being swallowed by dictatorships. Trump’s response? Amplify the aggressor’s demands, dismiss the victim’s pleas, and present surrender as “pragmatism.” Then mock the war-weary President of Ukraine about a Trump/Putin tunnel project from Russia to Alaska: The stakes extend far beyond Eastern Europe. If Putin succeeds in dismembering Ukraine with American blessing, what message does that send to Taiwan? To the Baltic states? To every small democracy in the shadow of a larger authoritarian neighbor? That the United States will sacrifice you the moment it becomes politically convenient? European officials quoted in these reports expressed alarm at Trump’s willingness to parrot Kremlin talking points without question. One told the Financial Times that Trump “sounded as though he had adopted Russia’s narrative.” Another noted that allies are “not optimistic but pragmatic” about what comes next—diplomatic speak for “we’re preparing for the worst.” The Acrimonious Reality Behind Closed Doors Multiple sources described the October 17 meeting as “tense,” “uncomfortable,” and marked by Trump’s “cursing the whole time.” Zelensky arrived with detailed maps showing current battle lines, hoping to secure American support for Ukraine’s defensive positions. Trump, according to witnesses, showed zero interest in the presentation and “repeatedly insisted Ukraine agree to land concessions.” The contrast between Trump’s private aggression toward Zelensky and his public deference toward Putin couldn’t be starker. Trump berates America’s democratic ally behind closed doors while praising the “wonderful shape” of Russia’s economy in front of cameras. He demands Ukraine surrender its most strategic territory while never once publicly pressuring Putin to withdraw from any occupied land. After the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social: “Enough blood has been shed, the borders were determined by war, they must stop where they are.” Notice the phrasing—not “Russia must withdraw,” but “they must stop where they are.” Trump isn’t calling for justice. He’s ratifying conquest for Putin and Personal Glory. He’s trying to force Ukraine into defeat and humiliation WHILE UKRAINE IS WINNING THIS WAR. Trump’s angry that Zelensky refuses to give away land to Russia and he’s agry that it’s taking Putin WAY to long. Why This Should Terrify You If you care about American credibility, this is catastrophic. Allies watching Trump’s performance understand that American security guarantees are only as reliable as the current president’s mood after his last phone call with an autocrat. If you care about democratic solidarity, this is devastating. The United States is effectively telling democracies worldwide that we’ll abandon you when defending you becomes inconvenient. If you care about standing up to bullies, this is infuriating. Trump’s approach rewards aggression and punishes resistance—precisely the opposite of what prevents future wars. And if you care about truth in American politics, this is clarifying. Trump’s repeated lies about his support for Ukraine, combined with his actions, reveal where his loyalties actually lie. Not with democracy. Not with justice. And certainly not with the Ukrainian people fighting for their survival. What Comes Next Trump is scheduled to meet Putin again in Budapest, where sources expect him to pressure Ukraine to accept Moscow’s surrender terms. European allies are bracing for an agreement that sacrifices Ukrainian sovereignty in exchange for Trump’s ability to claim he “ended the war”—regardless of whether that “peace” simply freezes Russia’s territorial gains and sets the stage for future aggression. The American people deserve better than a president who operates as a foreign dictator’s proxy. Ukraine deserves better than an ally who threatens them with destruction if they don’t surrender. And democracy deserves better than leaders who mistake capitulation for negotiation. Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine. Instead, he’s working to end Ukraine itself—one humiliating meeting at a time. The resistance to authoritarianism—whether in Kyiv or Washington—requires vigilance, truth-telling, and refusing to accept betrayal as diplomacy. Join independent media that holds power accountable, because the mainstream media’s normalization of this behavior is how democracies die. Don’t forget, we extended the half-price annual subscription deal for October. Get 50% off yearly plans and unlimited access, and never pay more. Redeem the offer by October 31, and feel free to share or gift a subscription to support fearless, independent journalism wherever you find it. Thanks for reading! This post is public, so feel free to share it.