Trump expects to speak with Putin on Ukraine conflict soon, says it should have never happened
On Tuesday afternoon, Donald Trump spoke to reporters about several topics, including the Russia-Ukraine war, tariffs, and the TikTok app. Trump reiterated that he expects to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” and insisted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would never have happened if he had been president. He attributed the conflict to Putin disrespecting President Biden, claiming that he and Putin shared a strong understanding. Trump also responded to questions about TikTok, which has been banned from federal devices due to concerns over Chinese espionage. While Trump acknowledged that he hadn’t yet installed the app, he mentioned that he was considering it and praised TikTok for its effectiveness in engaging young voters. Trump emphasized his positive view of the platform, saying he has a “warm spot in my heart” for it. Additionally, Trump spoke about his stance on tariffs toward Mexico, Canada, and China, though those comments were not detailed.