In an unexpected twist, the Trump administration appears to be distancing itself from a peace plan that many suspect originated from the Kremlin. This plan, initially presented by former President Trump, has more than a whiff of Russia’s influence, raising eyebrows and questions about its authenticity.
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Amidst swirling doubts, Trumpâs Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, took a particularly evasive stance during a recent appearance on Meet The Press when questioned about the origins of the so-called peace plan. His response was a curious blend of deflection and self-aggrandizement:
I have no information on that, Kristen. However, I can proudly declare that I am the highest-ranking U.S. official to have visited Ukraine. That visit occurred last February, during which I carried an economic cooperation agreement from the U.S. to Ukraine. Interestingly, President Zelenskyy had some reservations about it. It seems the same individuals you mentioned also opposed it.
Even mainstream media were skeptical. But hereâs the kicker: we executed that agreement three months later, and it has since become the backbone of Ukraineâs economy, even funding military manufacturing in their burgeoning defense sector. So, I suggest we tread carefully with conventional wisdom. As for your original question, it is indeed a peace negotiation.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been busy assuring skeptics that Trumpâs so-called peace plan is far from the official U.S. strategy.
It seems thereâs a peculiar game afoot where Trump may be acting as a conduit for Putinâs directives, rebranding them as his own.
The recent rejection of Russia’s demands for Ukraine’s capitulation sent Trump reeling, as he scrambled to reassess his position on Sunday.
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