Trump makes major move against Putin after threatening to ‘bomb the s*** out of Moscow’ in leaked audio tapes
Donald Trump recently said he’s not pleased with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the war between Russia and Ukraine keeps going with no end in sight. Trump’s comments have sparked a lot of attention, especially after audio recordings leaked where he allegedly said he would “bomb the s\*\*\* out of Moscow” if Russia invaded Ukraine.
These recordings are from a 2024 event where Trump spoke to a group of wealthy donors, before officially beginning his second term as president in January. In the recording, Trump claimed he warned Putin directly, saying if Russia entered Ukraine, he’d have no choice but to bomb Moscow. He said Putin didn’t fully believe him but may have taken him 10% seriously. Trump also said he made similar threats to China’s President Xi Jinping, warning that he’d bomb Beijing if China invaded Taiwan. However, it’s unclear exactly when or if these conversations really took place.
After these controversial comments came to light, Trump made a major announcement: the United States would finally send advanced air defense systems, known as Patriots, to Ukraine. These systems are designed to shoot down enemy missiles, drones, and aircraft using radar-guided technology. They are very expensive, with each unit costing around \$1 billion, including the launch system and the missiles.
Trump explained that the delivery of these weapons is part of a new deal where NATO countries will fully cover the cost, meaning the U.S. won’t be footing the bill alone. He said, “They’re going to pay us 100 percent for them,” referring to NATO allies.
This move comes after months of Ukraine requesting stronger support to defend themselves against Russian attacks. Trump said Ukraine “desperately needs” these weapons and that although he hasn’t decided how many will be sent, some will definitely be delivered.
Russia has brushed off the leaked audio as fake or exaggerated. A spokesperson for the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, responded by saying that there were no phone calls like the ones Trump described, especially since the comments seem to refer to a time when Trump wasn’t even president.
Still, Trump continued to speak openly about his issues with Putin. In a recent press meeting, he said he’s “not happy with Putin,” especially after seeing how many Ukrainian soldiers have died. He said Putin acts friendly in conversations but then does things that show he can’t be trusted.
The situation has added more tension to the already intense conflict, and Trump’s comments and actions are drawing both support and criticism on the global stage.
