Edward Snowden

[Ken]

Trump is hardly a neutral source on Ukraine. On the day of the invasion, this was his take: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/2 ... n-00010923

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as “genius” and “savvy,” praising his onetime counterpart for a move that has spurred sanctions and universal condemnation from the U.S. government and its trans-Atlantic allies.

“I went in yesterday and there was a television screen, and I said, ‘This is genius.’ Putin declares a big portion of the Ukraine — of Ukraine — Putin declares it as independent. Oh, that’s wonderful,” Trump said in a radio interview with “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show.” “He used the word ‘independent’ and ‘we’re gonna go out and we’re gonna go in and we’re gonna help keep peace.’ You gotta say that’s pretty savvy.”

80,000 + dead and wounded Russian soldiers later Putin holds less than half the territory that they overran and conquered during the first week of the invasion is continuing to lose ground on all fronts.

"savvy genius"

Right.

[temporal1]

No one, including DJT, has suggested he’s neutral. He’s competent. In spite of not being a diplomat.
That’s the rub.

In the past, various “unexpected” indviduals have stepped up to help in crises. Some have helped.
i appreciate his offer. i have no delusions it will be accepted. because of this, i haven’t bothered to think through how i feel about it. i appreciate his gesture.