CMV: “America First” Somehow Keeps Putting Russia First

*Update: Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up Source: Breitbart. If you don’t rust them. Me either. Find your own source to validate.

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Trump sat across from Zelenskyy, an ally whose country is literally being invaded, and instead of backing him… he mocked him. Called him “disrespectful.” Accused him of “gambling with World War III.” Then he stormed out and killed a minerals deal that would’ve benefited the U.S. because, apparently, humiliating Ukraine was the bigger priority.

And who benefits? Russia. Again.

I hear the arguments… some of you think Zelenskyy is dragging this war out instead of negotiating. Or that he’s too reliant on U.S. aid and isn’t “grateful enough.” Maybe you think Ukraine is corrupt, that this is just another endless war, or that backing them will drag us into something worse.

But let’s be honest, what’s the alternative? Let Russia take what they want and hope they stop there? Hand them pieces of Ukraine and pretend it won’t encourage them to push further? That’s not peace, that’s appeasement. And history has shown exactly how well that works.

As for the money… yes, supporting Ukraine costs us. But what’s the price of letting authoritarian regimes redraw borders by force? What happens when China takes the hint and moves on Taiwan? Or when NATO allies realize America only stands with them when it’s convenient? Pulling support doesn’t end the war; it just ensures Ukraine loses.

And the corruption argument? Sure, Ukraine has problems. So do plenty of countries we support—including some we’ve gone to war for. But since when does corruption disqualify a country from defending itself? If that’s the standard, should we stop selling weapons to half the Middle East? Should we have abandoned France in World War II because of Vichy collaborators?

You don’t have to love Zelenskyy. You don’t even have to love Ukraine. But pretending that walking away is anything but a gift to Russia is either naïve or exactly the point.

But let’s be real. If someone invaded America and told us to hand over Texas or NY for “peace,” would you? Would Trump? Or would we fight like hell to keep what’s ours?

Trump doesn’t seem to grasp that. He talks like Ukraine should just fold, like it’s a bad poker hand he wouldn’t bother playing. He doesn’t see lives, homes, or an entire country fighting for survival… just a guy who didn’t flatter him enough before asking for help.

Meanwhile, Putin doesn’t even have to lift a finger. Trump does the work for him, whether it’s insulting allies, weakening NATO, or making sure Russia gets what it wants without resistance.

So if “America First” keeps making life easier for Russia, what exactly are we first in?