US President Donald Trump has clarified that his repeated campaign claim of ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours was not meant to be taken literally. In a recent interview, Trump admitted he was being “a little bit sarcastic” when he made the bold assertion during his 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump’s statement came as his administration scrambles to find a diplomatic resolution nearly two months into his second term. During the interview, he acknowledged that while his original claim was exaggerated, his goal remains to bring an end to the war as soon as possible. “What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled, and I think I’ll be successful,” he stated.

Throughout his campaign, Trump had repeatedly promised a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. During a CNN town hall in May 2023, he declared, “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done in 24 hours.”

Later, in a debate against then-Vice President Kamala Harris in September 2024, Trump claimed he would settle the conflict even before taking office. “If I win, when I’m president-elect, what I’ll do is I’ll speak to one, I’ll speak to the other. I’ll get them together,” he had stated confidently.

Despite his campaign rhetoric, Trump’s administration has yet to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations. However, he remains optimistic, stating he has been Read More…..